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Valtteri Bottas issues Cadillac update as Colton Herta rumours hit overdrive
F1 News by PlanetF1

Valtteri Bottas issues Cadillac update as Colton Herta rumours hit overdrive

Valtteri Bottas believes Cadillac meetings with the "big bosses in the USA" will decide his future, with at least two others vying for a place at the team for the F1 2027 season.

Cadillac to investigate high-speed Mexico GP failure that led to angry Valtteri Bottas reaction
Motorsport.com

Cadillac to investigate high-speed Mexico GP failure that led to angry Valtteri Bottas reaction

Valtteri Bottas was audibly frustrated by the incident, which team principal Marcin Budkowski has vowed to investigate Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Marcin Budkowski has vowed to ensure accidents like the one that ended Valtteri Bottas' Mexico Grand Prix "do not happen…

Untelevised Valtteri Bottas team radio as Cadillac launches investigation
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Untelevised Valtteri Bottas team radio as Cadillac launches investigation

Untelevised team radio footage from the Mexican Grand Prix has uncovered Valtteri Bottas's angry reaction to his Cadillac's race-ending suspension failure.

Winners and losers from F1's record-breaking Mexico Grand Prix
Motorsport.com

Winners and losers from F1's record-breaking Mexico Grand Prix

As Formula 1 crowned its new king in Mexico, the power unit nightmare of one of the all-time greats keeps going from bad to worse Superlatives are running out to describe Kimi Antonelli's unprecedented ascent to power over the 2026 season.

Five quick takeaways from historic Mexico GP
Motorsport.com

Five quick takeaways from historic Mexico GP

Kimi Antonelli crowned F1 champion in Mexico as Ferrari faces another internal dilemma Antonelli celebrates in style with mature podium drive What a luxury to enjoy your coronation with so little pressure.

Bottas escapes injury in race-stopping crash
The Race

Bottas escapes injury in race-stopping crash

Valtteri Bottas has been released from the medical centre having had precautionary checks following a crash that caused Formula 1's Mexican Grand Prix to be red-flagged.

Valtteri Bottas "pretty confident" of staying for F1 2027 amid Colton Herta rumours
Motorsport.com

Valtteri Bottas "pretty confident" of staying for F1 2027 amid Colton Herta rumours

The Cadillac driver is yet to be confirmed for the next F1 season and talk of it promoting Herta is intensifying Valtteri Bottas is "pretty confident" of staying in Formula 1 as he batted away questions surrounding his future amid rumours of Cadillac promoting Colton Herta.

Cadillac F1 2027 driver latest as Herta and Bottas rumours swirl
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Cadillac F1 2027 driver latest as Herta and Bottas rumours swirl

Putting an American driver in the car is "important" to Cadillac F1, but so too is the timing of any such a decision. That is according to team principal Marcin Budkowski, at a time where challengers are emerging to Valtteri Bottas, including Colton Herta, for an F1 2027 seat.

Colton Herta admits FIA Super Licence confusion amid Valtteri Bottas replacement rumours
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Colton Herta admits FIA Super Licence confusion amid Valtteri Bottas replacement rumours

Colton Herta has admitted he is just as confused as everyone else about his Super Licence situation after his Mexican Grand Prix FP1 appearance failed to deliver the 40 points he thought he needed to qualify for Formula 1.

George Russell tips Frederik Vesti for F1 2027 Cadillac seat
Motorsport.com

George Russell tips Frederik Vesti for F1 2027 Cadillac seat

Cadillac has confirmed Sergio Perez for the next F1 season, but Valtteri Bottas' future isn't as secure George Russell has labelled Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti as a shock contender to join Cadillac for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.

How Herta compared to Perez in latest 2027 audition
The Race

How Herta compared to Perez in latest 2027 audition

Colton Herta might still somehow be one point short of a Formula 1 superlicence after a bizarre error, but his latest Cadillac F1 outing was an important audition to replace Valtteri Bottas next year.

Mercedes reserve confirms Cadillac F1 interest as Bottas pressure increases
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Mercedes reserve confirms Cadillac F1 interest as Bottas pressure increases

Fred Vesti has admitted that he has his "eyes set" on a Formula 1 race drive with Cadillac in 2027 amid ongoing speculation over Valtteri Bottas' position in the team.