‘The sky is the limit’ – Valtteri Bottas on why he chose Cadillac
F1 Nation
Formula 1
4.3 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 28 August 2025
⏱️ 12 minutes
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Summary
Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Cadillac announced that Valtteri and Sergio Perez will be the team’s drivers for their first season in F1 next year.
Valtteri tells Tom why he chose Cadillac, why they chose him, and what his expectations for 2026 and beyond are.
VB also talks about working with new teammate Perez and how they’ll get back up to speed after a year out from racing in F1.
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