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Valtteri Bottas: The Finnish Star Eyes Full-Time F1 Comeback Amid Mercedes’ Backing!

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
August 19, 2025
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Valtteri Bottas: The Finnish Star Eyes Full-Time F1 Comeback Amid Mercedes’ Backing!

The Bottas renaissance is real. After reuniting with Mercedes in a crucial reserve and development role, the 35-year-old Finn isn’t settling for life on the sidelines — he’s gunning for a full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2026. And with Cadillac circling and Mercedes backing him, the next chapter of Bottas’ career could be the most fascinating yet.

From Wingman to Mentor — and Back Again?

Bottas’ legacy at Mercedes is etched in silver. Between 2017 and 2021, he partnered Lewis Hamilton during the team’s championship-winning run, collecting 10 victories and becoming one of the most reliable wingmen in F1 history. But after leaving Alfa Romeo last year, Bottas traded grid lights for the simulator, rejoining Mercedes in a support role that has already paid dividends.

Yet make no mistake — this is no farewell tour. Bottas wants a seat, and all signs point to Cadillac, who are lining up for their F1 debut in 2026.

“Valtteri’s priority is to try and find a race seat for 2026,” Mercedes’ chief communications officer Bradley Lord told reporters. “He’s eminently qualified to do that, and I’d say a front-running candidate in that regard as well.”

Mercedes’ Safety Net

If a race seat doesn’t materialize, Mercedes are not ready to let him go. “If that doesn’t happen for whatever reason, then we would be very open to looking at how we can continue together,” Lord confirmed, signaling how valuable Bottas remains to the Silver Arrows’ long-term plans.

And it’s easy to see why. With 17-year-old prodigy Kimi Antonelli enduring a turbulent rookie season, Bottas has become the calming presence the team desperately needed. His guidance has been instrumental in Antonelli’s development, while his feedback in the simulator has accelerated Mercedes’ push to get back to title-fighting form under the looming 2026 regulation overhaul.

“His expert eye on race weekends has been invaluable,” Lord said. “And beyond that, he brings humor and lightness to the garage — qualities that really help when you’re integrating young drivers.”

The Comeback Clock is Ticking

Bottas’ situation carries echoes of Fernando Alonso, who reinvented himself after years in the wilderness to return as one of the sport’s sharpest competitors. Could Bottas follow the same path? With Cadillac’s entry looming, opportunities are scarce but significant.

For now, Bottas remains both mentor and contender — the experienced hand steadying Mercedes while quietly plotting his own return to the grid. The man once dubbed “The Wingman” is out to prove he’s still got the speed, the hunger, and the fire to be more than a support act.

Will 2026 mark Bottas’ rebirth as a full-time racer, or will he cement himself as Mercedes’ ultimate secret weapon? Either way, the countdown has begun — and Formula 1 is watching.

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