Sign inCreate free accountJoin
NewsDailyLive
Season
2026 season · round 16 next — Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaSeason overview →2027: next season →Every season →
Driver standings1Andrea Kimi Antonelli3022George Russell2363Lewis Hamilton199
Team standings1MMercedes5382FFerrari3783MMcLaren306
Last race
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Baku City Circuit1George Russell2MVMax Verstappen3Isack HadjarRace Sat 11:00 UTC
Next race
Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Sepang International CircuitRacePartly cloudy29°Race Sun 07:00 UTC
StandingsResultsScheduleCalendar
Drivers
This season's grid · championship orderAll drivers →
1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes2George RussellMercedes3Lewis HamiltonFerrari4Lando NorrisMcLaren5CLCharles LeclercFerrari6MVMax VerstappenRed Bull7Oscar PiastriMcLaren8Isack HadjarRed Bull9Liam LawsonRB F1 Team10Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team11ALArvid LindbladRB F1 Team12Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team13Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team14Gabriel BortoletoAudi15Nico HülkenbergAudi16Esteban OconHaas F1 Team17CSCarlos SainzWilliams18Alexander AlbonWilliams19Fernando AlonsoAston Martin20Yuki TsunodaRB F1 Team21Lance StrollAston Martin22Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team23SPSergio PérezCadillac F1 Team
Teams
Team championship orderAll teams →
1MMercedes538 pts2FFerrari378 pts3MMcLaren306 pts4RBRed Bull263 pts5RTRB F1 Team83 pts6ATAlpine F1 Team68 pts7HTHaas F1 Team27 pts8AAudi17 pts9WWilliams12 pts10AMAston Martin3 pts11CTCadillac F1 Team0 pts
RadioWatchPredictQuiz

The weekly digest

Every F1 story that mattered, one email, every Monday.

Every headline. Every lap time.

Formula 1 news from every major outlet, grouped into one story per event with neutral AI summaries — plus live timing, results and stats back to 1950.

News

NewsDaily briefingLive & timingTeam radioWhere to watch

The season

Season overviewResultsStandingsScheduleCalendarAll-time records

The grid

DriversTeamsCircuitsGlossaryPredictionsQuiz

Site

AboutContact usRSS

Legal

Terms of usePrivacy policyCookie policyCredits & sources

An independent fan site. Not affiliated with Formula 1, the FIA, or any driver, team or circuit. F1 is a trademark of Formula One Licensing B.V.

News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Why Bottas believes his best years are still to come

Formula1.comThu 6 Aug · 11:45 UTCHave your say
Image via Formula1.com
The story so farSummarised from Formula1.com

Valtteri Bottas, a seasoned Formula 1 driver, is currently navigating a new chapter with the Cadillac team, marking his return to the grid after a year off. As he embarks on this journey, he and teammate Sergio Perez are making history as the first drivers to represent Cadillac in F1, impressing many with their performance during the debut season.

As the season reaches its midpoint, Bottas took the opportunity to reflect on his experiences, expressing a newfound appreciation for his life in Formula 1. He remains optimistic about his future, asserting that he believes his best years in the sport are still to come.

Full coverage · 1 article

Loading comments…

Why Bottas believes his best years are still to comeValtteri Bottas tells F1.com about his journey with Cadillac so far, why he appreciates life in F1 more than ever, and why his best years are still ahead.Formula1.comThu 6 Aug · 11:45 UTCRead →
This story
Save
In this story
VBValtteri BottasFollowIgnoreCTCadillac F1 TeamFollowIgnore
Related stories
Cadillac admits pace deficit after difficult Sepang QualifyingCadillac faced a challenging qualifying session at the Sepang International Circuit, with both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez eliminated in Q1. Bottas managed to secure 21st place, while Perez followed closely in 22nd, as the team struggled to find performance in the hot conditions. Despite the disappointing qualifying results, Bottas expressed optimism about the team's race pace, which he felt could allow them to compete with Williams. Team Principal Marcin Budkowski acknowledged the difficulties faced at Sepang compared to their previous race in Baku, but noted progress in car balance and setup. The team is hopeful that the race will present opportunities, especially with uncertain weather and tyre management challenges.f1technical.netSat 3 OctF1 stars face ‘substantial’ Italian tax bills going back EIGHT yearsValtteri Bottas has expressed concerns regarding substantial tax bills that Formula 1 drivers are facing from Italy, which reportedly go back seven or eight years. He noted that while drivers are accustomed to paying taxes in various countries where they race, the retrospective nature of these demands has caused significant frustration among them. Bottas explained that drivers were previously advised they did not need to file taxes in Italy, leading to confusion when the tax authorities revisited the issue. He emphasised that his frustration lies not in paying taxes, but in the lack of clarity and communication regarding the requirements, particularly given the international nature of their profession.gpfans.comFri 2 OctValtteri Bottas clarifies tax comments on ItalyValtteri Bottas has clarified his earlier remarks regarding tax obligations for Formula 1 drivers racing in Italy, stating that they have 'no problem' paying taxes. His comments come in response to warnings from Italian tax authorities targeting F1 drivers.CrashFri 2 OctCadillac £121 million financial loss comes with huge F1 caveatCadillac has reported a significant financial loss of £121.9 million in its last year before entering Formula 1, as revealed in recent documents. The team, which is supported by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, is preparing for its debut in the 2026 season after receiving formal acceptance in March 2025. The financial figures reflect the challenges faced by the team, which did not compete in the 2025 season, thus missing out on crucial revenue streams such as sponsorship and prize money. The financial submission indicates that Cadillac's headcount increased substantially, from 88 to 307 employees by the end of 2025. Dan Towriss, the team's director, has stated that the American parent company is prepared to provide funding if necessary, although he does not anticipate this will be required due to expected financial commitments from investors. The team's actual financial performance will be more accurately assessed in its 2026 accounts, which will be published in 2027.RacingNews365Thu 1 OctBottas highlights driver concerns over Imola finaleValtteri Bottas has expressed that Formula 1 drivers are not particularly enthusiastic about the proposed December season finale at Imola. He cited concerns over the weather conditions and potential tax implications in Italy as significant factors influencing their reluctance.newsonf1.comThu 1 Oct
View more →
Comments

Sign in to join the conversation — comments are for registered members.

No one has weighed in yet. What do you make of it?