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It has been confirmed that an F1 star must serve a delayed five-place grid penalty on his next outing.
It has been confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will serve a delayed five-place grid penalty on his next F1 outing due to a collision with Kevin Magnussen at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
This news will be disappointing for Cadillac, as Bottas was announced as one of their drivers for the 2026 season alongside Sergio Perez.
Despite not having a full-time seat since leaving Sauber, Bottas cannot avoid the penalty imposed from his last race.
The penalty will likely be carried out at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, as the new regulations do not apply to decisions made under previous rules.
Bottas, a seasoned 10-time Grand Prix winner, will aim to use his experience to support Cadillac and Perez in their upcoming season.
Perez, on the other hand, faces the challenge of rebuilding his reputation after a disappointing final year at Red Bull that resulted in his departure from the team.
