Valtteri Bottas points to issues behind Azerbaijan F1 performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:04 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Valtteri Bottas cited damper degradation and an outdated power unit as factors in his disappointing performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Struggling throughout the weekend, Bottas found himself unable to compete with teammate Sergio Perez, who had a stronger showing. Bottas crashed on the final lap after his car failed to provide adequate engine braking. He reflected on the difficulties encountered during the race and pointed to ongoing mechanical limitations within the team. The team aims to address these issues moving forward.
- •Bottas faced damper degradation and power unit issues in Baku.
- •He crashed into a barrier on the final lap of the race.
- •Bottas was significantly slower on straights compared to Perez.
- •Mechanical shortcomings are affecting Cadillac's overall performance.
- •Next race is at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang.
- 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Valtteri Bottas reveals causes of his Azerbaijan F1 horror show
"Damper "degradation" issue and the old-spec Ferrari power unit created a large performance deficit
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