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Valtteri Bottas has contended that he has seen “the same professionalism and hunger” inside Cadillac as he did during his previous stint in F1 with Mercedes.
Valtteri Bottas has praised the professionalism and hunger within Cadillac, comparing it to his experience at Mercedes in Formula 1.
Cadillac confirmed Bottas will join Sergio Perez for their debut season in 2026 after missing out on a spot on the grid this season.
Despite not racing, Bottas stayed active as a reserve driver at Mercedes, where he mentored newcomer Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Impressed by Cadillac’s ambition, Bottas highlighted their long-term vision and the opportunity to shape a new F1 project.
The Finnish driver emphasized the similarity in environment between Mercedes and Cadillac, expressing excitement to represent American racing on global stages.
