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Hilarious outtakes of Bottas F1 return announcement revealed
Valtteri Bottas’ return to F1 with Cadillac was announced this week, accompanied by humorous behind-the-scenes footage that’s been circulating on social media.
Teaming up with Sergio Perez at Cadillac for the 2026 season, Bottas aims to lead the charge for the new team in the upcoming races.
Despite the polished team announcement, Bottas chose a unique way to reveal the news, posting a picture of himself on a surfboard with an American flag, sparking some skepticism from fans regarding its authenticity.
The 35-year-old driver’s attempts to pull off the stunt in real life were captured by photographer Paul Ripke, showing the Finnish driver crashing into the water while holding the flag.
Both Bottas and Perez, with their extensive F1 experience, are expected to make an immediate impact for Cadillac, joining the newly rebranded teams marking the 2026 season.
