3 possible F1 replacements for Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac

As the 2027 Formula 1 grid takes shape, Valtteri Bottas’ seat at Cadillac is under threat from a few candidates.

By Siddharth Bharani-Dharan · Beyond the Flag

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:08 AM

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Beyond the Flag identifies Colton Herta, Yuki Tsunoda, and Esteban Ocon as potential Cadillac replacements for Valtteri Bottas.
Cadillac currently pairs Bottas with Sergio Perez as the team continues to search for its first points.
Herta will participate in FP1 in Mexico City to acquire sufficient Super Licence points for eligibility.

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Beyond the Flag reports that Valtteri Bottas faces pressure regarding his seat at Cadillac ahead of the 2027 Formula 1 season. While Cadillac currently fields Bottas alongside Sergio Perez during its debut campaign, the writer identifies Colton Herta, Yuki Tsunoda, and Esteban Ocon as three potential replacements for the Finnish driver.

Herta is scheduled to run in FP1 at Mexico City to secure enough Super Licence points for Formula 1 eligibility. Meanwhile, Red Bull reserve Yuki Tsunoda and outgoing Haas driver Esteban Ocon are noted by the writer as alternative candidates for Cadillac if they decide to make a driver change.

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3 possible F1 replacements for Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac

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