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How Cadillac’s ‘known issue’ led to Valtteri Bottas F1 Miami GP pit lane speeding penalty
Valtteri Bottas received a penalty at the Miami Grand Prix due to exceeding the pit lane speed limit in Cadillac’s 2026 Formula 1 car, finishing 18th and two laps down.
The drive-through penalty was a result of Bottas going 9.5km/h over the 80km/h limit, attributed to a button fault on the Cadillac steering wheel.
Bottas acknowledged the issue, mentioning the lack of feedback on some buttons and assured that it’s a known problem being addressed by the team.
Despite the challenges, Bottas remains optimistic about improvement, noting that the team is working on rectifying the button issue and implementing upgrades for better performance.
The Finn emphasized that the difficulties are part of the journey he signed up for with the new Cadillac team, expressing confidence in the progress made and the potential for further advancements in future races, such as in Montreal.
