Bottas expresses confidence in staying with Cadillac for F1 2027
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Valtteri Bottas stated he is “pretty confident” about continuing with Cadillac in Formula 1 for the 2027 season. This comes amid growing speculation about the possible promotion of Colton Herta, who is still short of a super licence. Bottas, who has not yet secured confirmation for next season, has faced challenges this year, being outperformed by teammate Sergio Perez, who recently signed a contract extension. Bottas acknowledged the difficulties of his debut season with a team currently last in the standings without points. Discussions regarding his future are expected soon, as Bottas awaits updates from the team's executives.
- •Bottas has not been confirmed for 2027 yet.
- •Colton Herta's promotion rumors are intensifying.
- •Cadillac is at the bottom of the standings without points.
- •Bottas acknowledges he is not performing at his best.
- •Sergio Perez leads Bottas 15-9 in qualifying head-to-head.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Valtteri Bottas "pretty confident" of staying for F1 2027 amid Colton Herta rumours
- 4:16 PMMotorsport.com — Valtteri Bottas "pretty confident" of staying for F1 2027 amid Colton Herta rumours
"Valtteri Bottas is “pretty confident” of staying in Formula 1 as he batted away questions surrounding his future amid rumours of Cadillac promoting Colton Herta. The American outfit announced a contract extension for Sergio Perez but is yet to confirm Bottas for 2027, after a 2026 season in which the latter has been consistently outperformed. Perez leads Bottas 15-9 in their qualifying ...Keep reading
"The Cadillac driver is yet to be confirmed for the next F1 season and talk of it promoting Herta is intensifying
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 4:16 PMValtteri Bottas "pretty confident" of staying for F1 2027 amid Colton Herta rumours
The Cadillac driver is yet to be confirmed for the next F1 season and talk of it promoting Herta is intensifying
- Motorsport.comNov 1, 2026, 4:16 PMValtteri Bottas "pretty confident" of staying for F1 2027 amid Colton Herta rumours
Valtteri Bottas is “pretty confident” of staying in Formula 1 as he batted away questions surrounding his future amid rumours of Cadillac promoting Colton Herta. The American outfit announced a contract extension for Sergio Perez but is yet to confirm Bottas for 2027, after a 2026 season in which the latter has been consistently outperformed. Perez leads Bottas 15-9 in their qualifying ...Keep reading
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