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Cadillac F1 star Valtteri Bottas has revealed his 2026 helmet design, while stood naked in a swimming pool (no, you’re not dreaming).
In an unusual move, American F1 driver Valtteri Bottas revealed his 2026 helmet design while standing naked in a swimming pool.
Bottas is returning to the F1 grid in 2026 with Cadillac team alongside Sergio Perez, making them the 21st and 22nd drivers on the grid.
After being dropped by Sauber and serving as a reserve driver for Mercedes in 2025, Bottas secured a full-time seat with Cadillac for 2026 based on his experience and past successes.
Despite warning from team principal Graeme Lowdon that Cadillac will likely struggle at the back of the grid, the team is focusing on reliability and accumulating mileage during testing.
During pre-season testing in Bahrain, Cadillac proved their reliability by completing 741 laps, although their pace was significantly off the leading teams.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the season ahead to see how the newcomer Cadillac team will perform alongside the established powerhouses in Formula 1.
