Valtteri Bottas has wasted no time getting began with Cadillac to arrange for his Method 1 return in 2026, participating in a seat match on the group’s manufacturing facility in the future after the top of the 2025 season.
Cadillac introduced Bottas alongside Sergio Perez earlier this yr, however didn’t have the identical freedom to work with the Finn initially as he was nonetheless employed as Mercedes’ reserve driver for 2025. Recent from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, Bottas flew to the UK to go to Cadillac on Monday, finishing up his seat match and different preparatory work on the first alternative.
“I’m excited to be beginning as a Cadillac Method 1 Staff driver – lastly,” Bottas mentioned. “It is a proud second in my profession because it marks the start of a brand new chapter again on the grid with a group that’s beginning its journey within the sport. There’s loads of exhausting work that lies forward, so I’m eager to make use of my expertise to assist the group now that I’m totally on board.
“Seeing every little thing coming collectively for the primary time as a brand-new group is particular and makes you understand the momentum of the challenge. It’s vital to get the preparation proper as these moments actually are the primary steps to getting us prepared for the primary check. I can’t wait to get the season began and go racing as soon as once more.”
Perez has already been in a position to work freely with Cadillac since his signing, and accomplished a two-day testing of earlier automobile (TPC) outing at Imola final month. With Bottas now becoming a member of too, group principal Graeme Lowdon says it’s one other important step in the direction of Cadillac’s debut season in 2026.
“It’s nice to lastly have Valtteri onboard and built-in with the group,” Lowdon mentioned. “We’ve been planning for fairly a while now, so it’s unbelievable to see these moments taking place forward of our first season on monitor.
“I’m happy with all of the work everyone is doing within the group. Method 1 is the best group recreation on the earth and it’s occasions like this the place you see the talents, expertise and experience we’ve, and the way effectively such a expertise like Valtteri can be at dwelling.”
