Valterri Bottas expresses interest in racing team’s new endeavor

22:50, 05 Jun

bySavannah Lenz

Valterri Bottas is currently Mercedes' third driver. After not being re-signed by Sauber in 2024, he was prompted to look elsewhere. Now, he weighs in on where his future might take him, and if that could be Cadillac.

In an appearance on the Beyond the Grid podcast, Bottas said he does not think Cadillac are rushing to pick their drivers.

Bottas is interested in Cadillac

"They've been very, very busy on trying to get a car on the grid for Melbourne next year, or for the first test early next year."

Bottas also mentioned his personal timeline, which is August. While he hopes Cadillac say something soon, he said, "I think they have a few drivers on the list. I would imagine my experience will help because now I've raced in three different teams."

"One of the teams had mega success with Williams, as well had some great results. I hope I'm in a good position."

He continued, "For me, I actually see a very interesting project, something new to Formula 1, an American team with maybe a different view to the sport."

“For me to, let's say, if I would be there as a driver, would be actually very interesting because you can start from scratch."

Bottas, said, "The team starts from zero. And you could actually make a big influence on certain things, which direction to go. And that would be very motivating and rewarding when the success comes."