Valtteri Bottas kicked off the new year with an eyebrow-raising social media post, simply captioned “Happy New Year!”
The Finnish driver is embracing major changes in 2026 after spending this past season as Mercedes’ third driver.
He’s heading to Cadillac, the brand-new 11th team joining the F1 grid.
The American manufacturer announced the signing ahead of last year’s Dutch Grand Prix, creating quite the buzz in the paddock.
Bottas won’t be alone in this new venture. Sergio Perez will be his teammate, giving Cadillac a lineup packed with experience for their debut season.
While Bottas previously seemed to fall in love with Australian culture, he’s now getting comfortable with American life thanks to his new racing home.
The unexpected social media post has fans talking about what’s next for the veteran driver.
## Cadillac planning Super Bowl splash for first livery reveal
Cadillac isn’t doing things by halves for their F1 debut.
The American team will unveil their first-ever F1 livery during the Super Bowl halftime commercial break – possibly the most-watched advertising slot in American television.
This year’s halftime show features Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, ensuring millions of eyes will be on screens when Cadillac shows off their new racing colors.
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