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Cadillac F1 hopeful suffers blow as target time missed
Valtteri Bottas, aiming for a Cadillac F1 seat, faced a setback over the weekend by not achieving his target time in competition. Despite being off from F1, he’s training hard to return as a full-time racer in 2026 rather than remaining a Mercedes reserve driver. Bottas, an avid cyclist, recently participated in the Gravel, Grit ‘n Grind event in Sweden but encountered technical issues hindering his performance. While his partner Tiffany Cromwell finished P5, Bottas expressed positivity on social media despite falling short of his goal, hinting at a potential comeback in Cadillac’s upcoming F1 lineup. The decision on whether Bottas will sign with Cadillac or if Sergio Perez will join remains pending, as the new team assesses multiple driver options for their debut on the F1 grid.
