Valtteri Bottas is plotting a comeback to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 and that could come with the new Cadillac entry. After initial resistance from Formula One Management to the union of Andretti Global and Cadillac joining the F1 grid,

Ahead of the Qatar GP, the veteran driver spoke about his future in F1 and what his motorsports moves in 2025 could be.

Valtteri Bottas says he is nearing an agreement to return to Mercedes as its reserve driver next year after Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, announced he was leaving

Having been replaced at Sauber for the 2025 Formula 1 season by Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, Valtteri Bottas is likely to return to Mercedes as a reserve but also plans to race at one event

Valtteri Bottas will compete at next year’s Race of Champions as he eyes new racing opportunities after missing out on an F1 seat for next year. Bottas, who has been an ever-present on the F1 grid since 2013, has been dropped by Sauber for 2025 with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto replacing the Finn and Zhou Guanyu.

Valtteri Bottas, who recently lost his spot on the Formula 1 grid, has signed up for next March's Race of Champions. Sauber has replaced the Finnish driver with an entirely new line-up for 2025, featuring rookie Gabriel Bortoleto and veteran racer Nico Hulkenberg.

Mick Schumacher is leaving his role as Mercedes’ reserve driver at the end of the 2024 Formula One season and Valtteri Bottas confirmed Thursday that he is in talks about the position. Mercedes announced Schumacher’s eventual departure on Thursday.