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Valtteri Bottas Shocks F1 World with Cadillac Move: Toto Wolff’s Emotional Reaction Revealed!

James Taylor by James Taylor
August 28, 2025
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Valtteri Bottas Shocks F1 World with Cadillac Move: Toto Wolff’s Emotional Reaction Revealed!

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 2, 2025 Mercedes' reserve driver Valtteri Bottas during sprint qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Shawn Thew

Valtteri Bottas is set to make waves in the Formula 1 world once again as he announces his departure from Mercedes to join the American team Cadillac for the highly anticipated 2026 season. This bold move marks a significant chapter in Bottas’s career, allowing the Finnish driver to reclaim a full-time racing seat after a year spent on the sidelines.

Toto Wolff, the esteemed team principal of Mercedes, has expressed a mix of pride and melancholy in response to Bottas’s signing. “Valtteri deserves to be racing,” he stated emphatically, acknowledging the 10-time Grand Prix winner’s invaluable contributions to the Mercedes team. While Wolff is excited for Bottas’s future, he admits he will be “sad” to see him leave, particularly given the pivotal role he has played this season.

Bottas’s transition to Cadillac comes after a challenging stint as Mercedes’ third driver, where he supported George Russell and rising star Kimi Antonelli. The 35-year-old driver has been instrumental not just on the track but also in mentoring the 18-year-old Antonelli, who is navigating the steep challenges of his rookie F1 season. Wolff recognized this mentoring role, praising Bottas for his exemplary contributions.

Despite this new chapter, Bottas remains committed to Mercedes for the remainder of the current campaign, ensuring he fulfills his responsibilities before fully focusing on his return to competitive racing. “It is great to see Valtteri regain his place on the F1 grid for next year,” Wolff remarked. “He still has so much to offer as a racing driver and deserves to be lining up in Melbourne for the 2026 season.”

As Bottas prepares for this exciting new journey with Cadillac, the Formula 1 community eagerly anticipates his return to the grid. His departure from Mercedes, while bittersweet, opens the door for fresh opportunities and thrilling races ahead. With Bottas poised to make his mark once again, fans and competitors alike will be watching closely as he embarks on this exhilarating new chapter in his illustrious career.

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