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Lewis Hamilton has provided his view on former Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas joining Cadillac for its debut F1 season in 2026.
Lewis Hamilton shared his thoughts on Valtteri Bottas joining Cadillac for the team’s debut F1 season in 2026. The General Motors-backed outfit has enlisted the experienced duo of Bottas and Sergio Perez to establish a solid foundation. Hamilton, however, refrained from delving too deeply into the matter during the Dutch Grand Prix, expressing his happiness for Bottas, a good friend with ample experience. Following the Italian Grand Prix, Hamilton praised Cadillac’s choice in drivers and admitted he missed working with Bottas, highlighting the Finn’s talent and genuine nature. He believes the pairing of Bottas and Perez, with their combined experience from top teams, will help Cadillac progress swiftly in Formula 1.
