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Valtteri Bottas’ race-worn Australian GP helmet, marking his F1 return with Cadillac, is set to be auctioned.
Valtteri Bottas‘ race-worn Australian Grand Prix helmet, commemorating his Formula 1 comeback with Cadillac, will be auctioned. Bottas, from Finland, returned to F1 with Cadillac, officially the 11th team on the grid for the 2026 season, following being dropped by Sauber in 2024 and serving as Mercedes’ reserve driver in 2025. He sported the helmet during the Albert Park Circuit race, the opening event of the Australian GP. The helmet is now available for auction via F1 Authentics. Sharing his sentiments, Bottas expressed his appreciation for the sport after a year away from racing, stating his newfound perspective will aid in his performance. The current bid for the helmet on F1 Authentics’ website is $5,300, with Bottas describing the piece as a significant memento of his return to F1 with Cadillac at the Australian GP. Bottas looks forward to the Miami GP, his fourth race following the comeback with Cadillac.
