Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas is finalizing a deal to return to Formula 1 with Cadillac in 2026, multiple news outlets reported. Bottas, currently a reserve driver at Mercedes, added fuel to the speculation with a cheeky video posted to his X feed on Sunday.

Mercedes Formula One reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has dropped a big hint of his potential move to the Cadillac F1 team in its debut year in 2026. Bottas rejoined Mercedes after ending his F1 journey with the Sauber team at the end of last year.

Valtteri Bottas dropped an amusing hint regarding his future in Formula One amid speculation he could join Cadillac next year. The 35-year-old, who has 10 grand prix victories to his name, is a reserve driver at Mercedes this year after losing his Sauber seat at the end of last season.