Story byRacing driver Valtteri Bottas stands on a stage. Mercedes-AMG presents the Concept AMG GT XX concept car. Markus Lenhardt/dpaDPATue, December 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM UTC·1 min readNew Formula One team Cadillac have taken another step on the road to their 2026 debut season after driver Valtteri Bottas had a seat fit. The experienced Finn is returning to the starting grid next year alongside fellow veteran Sergio Perez as the US/UK outfit swell the ranks of teams in a 2026 marked by major new engine rules. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I’m excited to be starting as a Cadillac Formula 1 Team driver – finally,” Bottas was quoted as saying by automsport. com on Tuesday.“This is a proud moment in my career as it marks the beginning of a new chapter back on the grid with a team that’s starting its journey in the sport.