Guenther Steiner questions Valtteri Bottas's future with Cadillac
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Guenther Steiner, former Haas team principal, has criticized Valtteri Bottas's motivation while racing for Cadillac in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner suggested that Bottas may have "given up a little bit" as the team struggles, with both him and teammate Sergio Perez sitting at the bottom of the championship standings without points after 11 races. Steiner gave Bottas a D grade for his performance, noting that Perez has shown a higher level of effort despite the team's challenges. Steiner indicated that if Cadillac decides to replace a driver, Bottas would be the likely candidate, given the current performances. The team plans to focus on car development moving forward.
- •Guenther Steiner questions Valtteri Bottas's motivation and future at Cadillac.
- •Bottas and Perez have scored no points in 11 races this season.
- •Steiner gave Bottas a D grade, saying he lacks motivation.
- •Perez outperforms Bottas in qualifying with a 9-6 advantage.
- •Steiner suggests Bottas could be replaced if management decides on a driver change.
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"Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned Valtteri Bottas's motivation and future at Cadillac, suggesting the Finnish driver has "given up a little bit" amid a challenging 2026 campaign for the American outfit. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast during the summer break, Steiner graded the 2026 grid and offered a blunt assessment of Cadillac's current driver ...Keep reading
"Guenther Steiner has questioned Valtteri Bottas’s motivation at Cadillac, suggesting the Finn could be the driver replaced if the team decides to change its line-up
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 7, 2026, 1:07 PMGuenther Steiner questions Valtteri Bottas's motivation at Cadillac
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned Valtteri Bottas's motivation and future at Cadillac, suggesting the Finnish driver has "given up a little bit" amid a challenging 2026 campaign for the American outfit. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast during the summer break, Steiner graded the 2026 grid and offered a blunt assessment of Cadillac's current driver ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:07 PMGuenther Steiner questions Valtteri Bottas's motivation at Cadillac
Guenther Steiner has questioned Valtteri Bottas’s motivation at Cadillac, suggesting the Finn could be the driver replaced if the team decides to change its line-up
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