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“Starting something from zero really doesn’t happen every day so to be part of that is going to be interesting.”
Valtteri Bottas confirmed that he held talks with Alpine for a possible race drive before opting for Cadillac in 2026. His return to F1 was announced by Cadillac, where he will partner with Sergio Perez in their debut season. Bottas lost his Sauber drive in 2024 to Gabriel Bortoleto, after which he stayed active with Mercedes. He mentioned considering a mid-season return to Alpine but ultimately chose Cadillac for its exciting project and long-term prospects. Bottas described his talks with Cadillac as seamless and expressed relief in having his future sorted out after being in F1 since 2013.
