Valtteri Bottas Drops Cryptic Cadillac Clip and Fans Lose It
Valtteri Bottas Drops Cryptic Cadillac Clip and Fans Lose It originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Valtteri Bottas just dropped a video that has sent the F1 world spiraling into speculation.
In the short clip posted on social media platforms, Bottas is shown admiring a Cadillac with two empty seats. 'That's a nice seat,' he says with a grin.
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When asked if he wants to sit in it, Bottas teases, 'Not yet.' It was the kind of playful-but-pointed moment that fans know never happens by accident and it didn't take long for social media to erupt.
One fan wrote, 'Congrats Val! We miss you on the grid,' while another chimed in with, 'Lmao that's one to announce it, congrats!!' The post even sparked wild theories about a potential teammate, with comments like, 'You and Sergio Perez will make excellent teammates, let's go!' and 'Does Daniel Ricciardo like the other seat?'
Valtteri Bottas at Las Vegas Circuit.Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
While Bottas hasn't confirmed anything, the context is hard to ignore. Andretti Cadillac have been lobbying hard to join the F1 grid by 2026, and Bottas — a proven race winner with global popularity — would be an ideal lead driver for a new team looking to make headlines.
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Bottas' name has been linked with the Cadillac F1 project since F1 gave it the green light for 2026 and the short video clip is the clearest sign yet that the Mercedes test and reserve driver will be back in a race seat next year.
Perez too has also been in the mix and is often deemed as a front-runner for the drive. The Mexican star has also been touted as an option for Alpine in recent weeks as well.
Whether it's a lighthearted tease or a serious hint, one thing's clear: Valtteri Bottas still knows how to cause a stir, even off the grid.
Related: George Russell Sends Fans Wild With Daniel Ricciardo Photo Drop
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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