Valtteri Bottas has been the centre of attraction in F1 as his name was linked with a possible F1 return with Cadillac. Cadillac is set for an F1 debut in the upcoming season as a brand new 11th team on the grid. However, there was no official confirmation regarding the same.
Bottas has been very open about his ongoing talks with Cadillac. His career saw him rise through the ranks from Williams in 2013 to a significant stint at Mercedes from 2017 to 2021.m, where he secured 10 Grand Prix wins and 20 pole positions. Despite his solid performance, he was overshadowed by teammate Lewis Hamilton. After moving to Sauber for three seasons, Bottas found himself without a race seat when the team opted for a new driver lineup ahead of Audi’s entry into F1.
What Is Valtteri Bottas Doing Now?
Valtteri Bottas is now serving the role of Mercedes’ reserve driver, mentoring young talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli. While his role keeps him connected to F1, it’s clear that he’s eager to return to the grid.
Did Valtteri Bottas Hint At His Return To F1?
The buzz around Valtteri Bottas’ return gained momentum after he shared a post on social media that linked him to Cadillac’s F1 project. It’s not a coincidence that he posted a video with a Cadillac SUV and said, “What a nice seat,” he says as he places his hand on the driver’s seat, then adds: “I see there are two seats – both seem free.”
Another voice off the camera invited him to try sitting down, and Bottas replied, “Not yet.”
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This post changes everything, as it gives an actual hint on his return. Moreover, Sergio Perez is also in “talks” with Cadillac for the second team, and if it gets successful, it will surely become a legendary team.
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