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Valtteri Bottas tells Crash.net that joining Cadillac marks his biggest test in F1.
Valtteri Bottas considers joining the new Cadillac team the biggest challenge of his F1 career, given his successful tenure at Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton. After a season as Mercedes’ reserve driver, the 36-year-old Finn is set to return full-time to F1 with Cadillac in 2026 at the onset of major regulation changes. Acknowledging the immense task ahead, Bottas anticipates the rewarding outcome of achieving set targets with the brand-new team. Drawing from his experience with Mercedes, Bottas aims to contribute structurally and operationally to Cadillac, particularly in enhancing communication and processes within the team. Cadillac aims to perform well in their debut season, although predictions are challenging given the rule changes and the competitive field in F1. Bottas hopes for consistent reliability, gradual improvement, and scoring points in the first year to establish Cadillac as a competitive force in Formula 1.
