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Valtteri Bottas has immediately started work with the new Cadillac F1 team following his Mercedes exit.
Valtteri Bottas emotionally bid farewell to Mercedes and will join the new Cadillac F1 team for the 2026 season. After being Mercedes’ reserve driver in 2025, Bottas left the team and parted ways following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He expressed gratitude towards Mercedes on social media for the chance to be their 3rd driver. Now, Bottas is set for a full-time return to the F1 grid with Cadillac alongside Sergio Perez. Bottas has wasted no time and has already been seen fitting into his new team with enthusiasm.
