Valtteri Bottas faces pressure at Cadillac F1 amid poor results

Valtteri Bottas is facing increasing scrutiny at Cadillac following a difficult start to the Formula 1 season, having failed to score points in 23 races. Former driver and analyst Ralf Schumacher has publicly criticized the 37-year-old, suggesting he should “sit on his bike and enjoy life” rather than continue racing.

Reports indicate tension between Bottas and Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski. This friction reportedly stems from an unannounced cycling tour Bottas undertook through Malaysia and Singapore without team approval. Speculation regarding Bottas's future has intensified, with links suggesting Budkowski may favor Esteban Ocon for a future seat.

Despite the pressure, Bottas remains committed to his role. He has a contract through the 2027 season, and his owners, TWG, may be reluctant to incur the costs of buying him out. Bottas has expressed confidence in the team's progress and the quality of their Silverstone facilities, stating he believes he still has several years of racing left.