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Valtteri Bottas is believed to be a leading contender for a seat at the Cadillac F1 team next year.
Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas is in talks with Cadillac, who reportedly has a significant budget to sign two experienced drivers for its upcoming debut season in Formula 1. Rendered as the 11th team on the grid, Cadillac will expand the F1 field to 22 cars, the largest since 2016. Bottas, a prime candidate for a spot at Cadillac, has expressed interest in the opportunity, and discussions with the American team are ongoing. Sergio Perez, another seasoned driver, is also rumored to be on the radar for Cadillac, though both Bottas and Perez are expected to command higher salaries than younger competitors. Despite potential financial concerns, former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Cadillac has the resources to accommodate top-tier drivers like Bottas and Perez. It remains to be seen which drivers Cadillac ultimately chooses as they enter the world of Formula 1.
