Is Valtteri Bottas Making a Shocking Comeback to Formula 1 with Cadillac?
Former Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has sparked rumors of a potential return to the F1 grid in 2026, hinting at a possible collaboration with Cadillac, the rumored 11th team in Formula 1. After losing his seat at Sauber to F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto, Bottas has taken on the role of the third driver and test driver for Mercedes in 2025. Although nothing has been officially confirmed, Cadillac seems to be the frontrunner for Bottas’s full-time comeback to the sport.
In a social media post featuring a Cadillac, Bottas playfully teased fans by responding, “Not yet,” when asked if he would like to sit in the Cadillac. If the Finnish driver does make a comeback in 2026, he will reportedly face a grid penalty of five positions due to a previous collision with Kevin Magnussen in Abu Dhabi.
Apart from Bottas, Cadillac is reportedly considering other drivers for the 2026 season, with names like Sergio Perez, Zhou Guanyu, Mick Schumacher, and possibly Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda being thrown into the mix.
The Formula 1 world is now buzzing with speculation and excitement as fans eagerly await confirmation of Bottas’s potential return and Cadillac’s entry into the prestigious racing series. Will Bottas reignite his F1 career with Cadillac, or are there more surprises in store for the upcoming season? Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling development in the world of motorsport.