Bottas addresses F1 future rumors ahead of Monaco Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:58 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Valtteri Bottas responded to recent speculation about his Formula 1 future during a media session in Monaco on June 4, 2026. He dismissed the rumors circulating after the Canadian Grand Prix as 'complete bull****', stating they were fabricated for headlines and clicks. Bottas, returning to F1 with Cadillac after a year as a Mercedes reserve driver, assured reporters that both he and the team were aligned and supportive of his situation. He mentioned ongoing discussions with the team to address performance issues that had surfaced in Canada. Bottas emphasized the unpredictable nature of the Monaco Grand Prix as a chance for unexpected results.
- •Bottas called the recent speculation about his F1 future 'complete bull****'.
- •He returned to F1 with Cadillac after a 2025 season as a reserve driver.
- •Performance issues compared to teammate Sergio Perez have been acknowledged.
- •Bottas expressed optimism about the unpredictable nature of the Monaco race.
"Valtteri Bottas has brushed off recent speculation over his future in Formula 1, describing stories that appeared after the Canadian Grand Prix as “complete bull****”.
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