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Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon has questioned the fairness of Valtteri Bottas carrying over a grid penalty into his debut with the team in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon expressed concerns about Valtteri Bottas carrying a grid penalty into his debut season in 2026. Bottas, joining Cadillac, will face a five-place grid drop in Melbourne due to an incident with Kevin Magnussen in Abu Dhabi. Lowdon acknowledged the penalty but highlighted a regulation gap that allowed it to affect Bottas’ new team. The FIA has since updated the sporting code to prevent delays in penalties impacting future teams, but the change won’t apply to Bottas. Despite the disadvantage, Lowdon stated that Cadillac will respect and adapt to the regulations without seeking to challenge the decision. Bottas will face added challenges in his highly anticipated return to F1 after a year out of the sport.
