P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Tug-of-war between two teams for driver on the fringes of F1?
A potential battle may arise for securing the signature of an F1 driver currently sidelined.
Valtteri Bottas is garnering significant interest that might see him return to the Formula 1 grid in 2026.
After losing his race seat with Sauber last year, the veteran driver is now a reserve for Mercedes while planning his comeback.
New F1 team, Cadillac, has expressed interest in Bottas, with their CEO considering him a strong contender for a seat.
Alpine is another team eyeing Bottas, possibly positioning him as a replacement for Franco Colapinto in the current season.
Despite rival interest, Cadillac remains confident in their pursuit of Bottas as an experienced driver for their team debut next year.
