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Valtteri Bottas
Born: August 28, 1989
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Hometown: Nastola, Finland
Nationality: 
Finnish
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Sports Mole has 1,603 articles about Valtteri Bottas. Articles 1 to 40:
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Audi power unit under scrutiny, Perez gears up for Ferrari test
Troubling reports are emerging from Germany suggesting that Audi’s 2026 Formula 1 engine project may already be behind schedule on performance.Oct 24, 07:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Faaa-f1-68f73c1dda1ff309297983.jpg "Christian Lundgaard on April 13, 2025")
Lundgaard cautions Herta over difficulty of F1 path
Christian Lundgaard has advised Colton Herta not to underestimate the steep challenge of swapping IndyCar for Formula 2 and the road to Formula 1.Oct 21, 07:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Faaa-ps-68f388d2828fa436836867.jpg "Pat Symonds on October 9, 2025")
Pat Symonds confirms Cadillac-Ferrari test as 2026 entry nears
Cadillac’s new Formula 1 project has taken a key step toward its 2026 debut, with chief technical advisor Pat Symonds revealing that the team has already conducted practical testing using a two-year-old Ferrari.Oct 18, 07:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fvass-6862b305dd4e6719236181.jpg "Frederic Vasseur on June 27, 2025")
Ferrari to supply car for Cadillac’s pre-2026 F1 test
Cadillac has officially confirmed plans for its first on-track activity ahead of joining Formula 1 in 2026, with Ferrari set to provide both the chassis and technical assistance.Oct 10, 07:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmick-schumacher.jpg "Mick Schumacher pictured in September 2024")
Mick Schumacher eyes Indycar debut as F1 comeback slips away
Mick Schumacher will sample an Indycar for the first time next month, as his fading Formula 1 return prospects push him toward a new path.Sep 29, 07:40
Sergio Perez set for Ferrari test as Cadillac ramps up F1 plans
Sergio Perez has revealed that Cadillac will soon take its first steps on track in Formula 1, reportedly using an older Ferrari chassis.Sep 19, 08:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fgeorge-russell.jpg "Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025")
Illness sweeps through F1 paddock in Baku
Talk of a virus spreading in the Formula 1 paddock has surfaced in Baku, with reports of several members of the community feeling unwell.Sep 19, 07:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fflavio-briatore.jpg "Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024")
Flavio Briatore closes door on Mick for Alpine’s final seat
Flavio Briatore says Mick Schumacher is not in contention for the only real vacancy on the 2026 Formula 1 grid - at Alpine.Sep 17, 09:00
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Mercedes uncertainty could shake up 2026 driver market
Speculation is increasing that Mercedes’ delay in confirming its 2026 lineup may have knock-on effects across the Formula 1 grid.Sep 17, 08:20
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Francois Provost reaffirms Renault commitment in first F1 visit
Renault’s new CEO Francois Provost has used his first paddock appearance to underline the company’s dedication to Formula 1.Sep 10, 07:00
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Colton Herta trades Indycar for F2 in 'risky' F1 push
Colton Herta has confirmed he will step away from Indycar next year to contest Formula 2, in a high-risk bid to secure a Formula 1 seat with Cadillac.Sep 5, 08:45
Cadillac signs Herta, F2 stint likely for Super License
Colton Herta has officially joined Cadillac’s new Formula 1 project, but his path to the grid almost certainly now runs through Formula 2.Sep 4, 08:20
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Bottas says Cadillac move felt right despite Alpine link
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his comeback to the Formula 1 grid with Cadillac was in motion well before this week’s official unveiling in New York.Aug 30, 19:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024")
Marko calls Cadillac’s Perez-Bottas pairing ‘conservative’
Cadillac’s choice of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for its 2026 Formula 1 debut is being described as safe but uninspiring.Aug 29, 12:00
Valtteri Bottas to combine Mercedes reserve role with Cadillac prep
Valtteri Bottas will begin assisting Cadillac’s new Formula 1 effort this season, even while he continues in his current position as Mercedes’ reserve driver.Aug 27, 07:25
Cadillac explains choice of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for 2026 debut
Cadillac has moved to justify its selection of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as its first Formula 1 drivers, stressing that experience was prioritised over youth or nationality.Aug 27, 07:20
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Mika Salo: Valtteri Bottas the right fit for Cadillac F1 debut
Mika Salo has given his seal of approval to Cadillac’s choice of fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas for the brand’s maiden Formula 1 campaign in 2026.Aug 27, 07:15
Bottas and Perez tipped for Cadillac F1 debut
Cadillac is edging closer to confirming its first Formula 1 driver pairing, with the strongest speculation pointing to Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for the new team’s 2026 entry.Aug 25, 16:00
Cadillac reserve role may be Mick Schumacher’s F1 lifeline
Mick Schumacher’s chances of returning to the Formula 1 grid now appear to rest on a possible test and reserve position with Cadillac rather than a 2026 race seat.Aug 14, 08:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fzak-brown.jpg "Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024")
McLaren boss defends Cadillac as new asset to F1
Zak Brown has thrown his support behind Cadillac’s upcoming Formula 1 entry, insisting the American brand will bring more positives than problems to the paddock.Aug 8, 07:00
Ex-physio hints Perez not done with F1 yet
Sergio Perez may really be eyeing a Formula 1 comeback in 2026, according to his longtime former physio Xavi Martos.Aug 8, 06:20
Flavio Briatore eyes Sergio Perez as Franco Colapinto faces Alpine pressure
Sergio Perez has emerged as a serious contender for an Alpine seat, as doubts continue to mount over the future of Franco Colapinto.Aug 6, 06:50
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Antonelli admits disappointment with first F1 podium
A potential loan to Alpine could represent a detour in Kimi Antonelli’s journey toward his ultimate Formula 1 goal.Jul 21, 09:00
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O’Ward compares Cadillac link to Alonso-Taylor Swift gossip
Pato O’Ward has poured cold water on speculation linking him to Cadillac’s upcoming Formula 1 entry in 2026.Jul 18, 17:30
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Cadillac to announce first F1 driver as silly season heats up
The 2026 Formula 1 driver market is heating up fast as rumours swirl and teams begin to shape their future lineups.Jul 15, 07:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Ffranco-colapinto.jpg "Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024")
Colapinto safe for rest of 2025 - Renault Argentina
Franco Colapinto may be able to breathe a sigh of relief, as it appears his Alpine race seat is safe for the remainder of the 2025 Formula 1 season.Jul 14, 06:11
Verstappen and Hadjar back Perez for Cadillac seat
Sergio Perez is getting support from within the paddock as rumours grow about a potential Formula 1 return in 2026 with Cadillac.Jul 7, 07:30
Flavio Briatore shuts down Bottas replacement talk
Flavio Briatore has pushed back against mounting speculation that Valtteri Bottas is being lined up to replace Franco Colapinto at Alpine later this season.Jul 7, 07:30
Cadillac confirms Mick Schumacher is on 2026 driver list
Mick Schumacher could be on the verge of returning to Formula 1, with Cadillac confirming the German is under serious consideration for a 2026 race seat.Jul 6, 06:05
Bottas open to 2025 Alpine stint amid Cadillac interest
Valtteri Bottas has confirmed that discussions have taken place with both Alpine and Cadillac as he works toward a potential return to the Formula 1 grid.Jul 5, 07:11
Bottas could jeopardise Cadillac deal with Alpine switch
Valtteri Bottas has been advised to think carefully before jumping at a potential mid-season return to Formula 1 with Alpine.Jul 3, 07:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fdaniel-ricciardo.jpg "Daniel Ricciardo on September 1, 2024")
Ricciardo embraces slower pace after F1 exit
Daniel Ricciardo admits to "enjoying life in the slow lane".Jul 2, 08:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fsergio-perez.jpg "Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024")
Salo backs Bottas for Cadillac, doubts Perez suitability
Former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has advised Cadillac against signing Sergio Perez as the American outfit prepares for its 2026 F1 debut.Jun 26, 08:10
Wolff sees future for Bottas outside Formula 1
Valtteri Bottas may need to accept that his Formula 1 career could be behind him, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.Jun 24, 07:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fgeorge-russell.jpg "Mercedes driver George Russell on September 15, 2024")
Russell says F1 must not take popularity for granted
George Russell has cautioned Formula 1 against complacency, warning that the sport’s current wave of global popularity could fade just as quickly as it rose.Jun 17, 09:05
Briatore says Colapinto still has full support
Flavio Briatore backtracks on recent remarks suggesting dissatisfaction with Alpine rookie Franco Colapinto.Jun 12, 14:00
Bottas hints at Mercedes stay for 2026 F1 season
Valtteri Bottas has hinted that his future in Formula 1 may still lie with Mercedes in 2026.Jun 1, 09:29
Nascar star Kyle Larson linked to Cadillac F1 seat
Another name has surfaced in connection with the two new Formula 1 seats at Cadillac's upcoming 2026 entry — Nascar star Kyle Larson.May 19, 11:00
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Mick's Cadillac F1 opportunity 'on the table' - Ralf
Ralf Schumacher believes his nephew, Mick Schumacher, has a genuine shot at securing a Formula 1 return with Cadillac's new team in 2026.May 15, 15:00
Cadillac in no hurry to sign Perez for 2026 - Towriss
Dan Towriss, a key figure in the Cadillac Formula 1 team set to debut in 2026, has dismissed speculation that Sergio Perez has been signed, stating the team is in "no rush" to lock in its driver line-up.May 5, 09:24
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