Mercedes Formula One reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has dropped a big hint of his potential move to the Cadillac F1 team in its debut year in 2026. Bottas rejoined Mercedes after ending his F1 journey with the Sauber team at the end of last year.

Cowboy hat? Check. SUV? Check. Valtteri Bottas to the American Cadillac Formula 1 Team? Seems like it might check out.

As the Finn walks along the street, the conversation unfolds a little like this: “Hey Valtteri, that’s a Cadillac,” says an unnamed male pointing at an Escalade, before opening its door and declaring “That’s a nice seat!”