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Valtteri Bottas health update after huge Mexico GP F1 accident

Valtteri Bottas suffered a high-speed suspension failure and huge impact in the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:07 PM
Valtteri Bottas health update after huge Mexico GP F1 accident
Key Things to Know
  • Valtteri Bottas was released from the medical center and confirmed okay after a crash in the Mexico City Grand Prix.
  • A front-left suspension failure at Turn 1 on lap 43 caused Bottas to lose control of his Cadillac.
  • The car hit the TecPro barriers rear-first, reducing the severity of the impact.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Valtteri Bottas has been released from the medical center and confirmed to be okay following a major crash during the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Finnish driver suffered a front-left suspension failure on lap 43 while braking at high speed for Turn 1, sending his Cadillac backwards into the TecPro barriers.

Bottas was able to climb out of the car independently before undergoing precautionary medical checks. Cadillac confirmed his release and noted he was excused from all post-race media obligations, while promising a full investigation into the mechanical failure.

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