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Bottas claims Cadillac has better facilities than Mercedes despite no points

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:01 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Bottas claims Cadillac has better facilities than Mercedes despite no points

Summary

Valtteri Bottas stated that Cadillac's facilities are superior to those of Mercedes, despite his team yet to score in their debut Formula 1 season. Bottas highlighted the advanced infrastructure at Cadillac's Silverstone factory during a conversation with the Financial Times. His teammate, Sergio Perez, also praised the factory. The American team is still seeking its first top-ten finish as they prepare for their second home race. Bottas acknowledged the challenges Cadillac faces, especially regarding reliability, having experienced multiple DNFs this season.

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By the Numbers

•Bottas believes Cadillac's Silverstone facilities exceed those of Mercedes.
•Cadillac has yet to score points in its first Formula 1 season.
•Sergio Perez called the new factory very impressive after visiting.
•Cadillac aims for its first top-ten finish in the upcoming race.
•Bottas has suffered eight DNFs this season, citing reliability issues.

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6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Bottas claims Cadillac already has better facilities than Mercedes despite no points

What they're saying

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Valtteri Bottas believes Cadillac already has better facilities than Mercedes, even though the American team has yet to score a point in their first Formula 1 season. Speaking to the Financial Times, Bottas was asked whether his team's facilities at their new Silverstone factory were better than those of the world champions.
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