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Cadillac F1 chief breaks silence over Valtteri Bottas exit rumours
There are rumors circulating about driver Valtteri Bottas potentially facing the axe at Cadillac F1 team, despite achieving a 13th-place finish in China and being competitive with team-mate Sergio Perez. However, team principal Graeme Lowdon has refuted these rumors, emphasizing that they have no basis in truth and that Bottas and Perez are essential to the team’s current setup.
Lowdon highlighted the challenges of being a driver at a new team and dismissed speculation about Bottas’ future. Meanwhile, reports suggested Colton Herta could replace Bottas, but this is not feasible due to FIA superlicence points requirements, which Herta does not currently meet.
Lowdon emphasized the importance of following F1 rules regarding superlicence points, indicating that Herta would need to finish at least eighth in the F2 championship to be eligible for a 2027 F1 seat. He underscored that the team is focused on its current driver lineup and that the rumors regarding potential driver changes lack credibility and evidence.
