[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  This is Formula X [@ThisIsFormu1a1](/creator/twitter/ThisIsFormu1a1) on x 6047 followers Created: 2025-07-15 15:33:08 UTC Valtteri Bottas in behind-closed-doors test as F1 return rumours swirl: — Valtteri Bottas has rejoined Mercedes in a reserve role for the F1 2025 season. This week, he is conducting a private test with Mercedes at the Jerez circuit, fueling speculation about a potential return to F1 with either Alpine or the new Cadillac F1 team. Speaking to media, Bottas expressed his ambitions: “113 laps in the bag today. More tomorrow.” — Bottas, who lost his seat with Sauber last season, is eager to secure a race seat for 2025 or when new regulations take effect in 2026. He has been linked with Alpine as a possible replacement for Franco Colapinto, who has struggled since May. Sources indicate Bottas has had promising discussions with both Alpine and Cadillac. — Toto Wolff, Mercedes team boss, acknowledged conversations with Alpine adviser Flavio Briatore regarding Bottas. Wolff remarked: “A few times, actually. I saw him today and we talked about Valtteri. It seems that the interest in Valtteri is increasing even more.” “He deserves that seat. If someone grabs him as a race driver, we'll let him go – of course with a tear in the corner of our eye.” “Ultimately, I give him advice as a friend. Valtteri ultimately makes the choice with his management. I try to stay in the background.” — Bottas's recent activities include a TPC outing with McLaren in March and participation in the Goodwood Festival of Speed. His potential move to Cadillac F1 is also under discussion, with Sergio Perez reportedly in advanced talks with the team for 2026. Bottas hinted at a possible Cadillac connection by sharing a video of himself with a Cadillac road car, commenting: “Oh wow, that's actually a nice seat. I wouldn't mind…” #valtteribottas 🇫🇮 #mercedesamgf1 🇩🇪 #formula1 #f12025 VIA: [PLANET F1]  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [cadillac](/topic/cadillac) [role for](/topic/role-for) [mercedes](/topic/mercedes) [f1](/topic/f1) [valtteri bottas](/topic/valtteri-bottas) [formula 1](/topic/formula-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/ThisIsFormu1a1/status/1945144608629121413)
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Created: 2025-07-15 15:33:08 UTC
Valtteri Bottas in behind-closed-doors test as F1 return rumours swirl:
— Valtteri Bottas has rejoined Mercedes in a reserve role for the F1 2025 season. This week, he is conducting a private test with Mercedes at the Jerez circuit, fueling speculation about a potential return to F1 with either Alpine or the new Cadillac F1 team. Speaking to media, Bottas expressed his ambitions:
“113 laps in the bag today. More tomorrow.”
— Bottas, who lost his seat with Sauber last season, is eager to secure a race seat for 2025 or when new regulations take effect in 2026. He has been linked with Alpine as a possible replacement for Franco Colapinto, who has struggled since May. Sources indicate Bottas has had promising discussions with both Alpine and Cadillac.
— Toto Wolff, Mercedes team boss, acknowledged conversations with Alpine adviser Flavio Briatore regarding Bottas. Wolff remarked:
“A few times, actually. I saw him today and we talked about Valtteri. It seems that the interest in Valtteri is increasing even more.”
“He deserves that seat. If someone grabs him as a race driver, we'll let him go – of course with a tear in the corner of our eye.”
“Ultimately, I give him advice as a friend. Valtteri ultimately makes the choice with his management. I try to stay in the background.”
— Bottas's recent activities include a TPC outing with McLaren in March and participation in the Goodwood Festival of Speed. His potential move to Cadillac F1 is also under discussion, with Sergio Perez reportedly in advanced talks with the team for 2026. Bottas hinted at a possible Cadillac connection by sharing a video of himself with a Cadillac road car, commenting:
“Oh wow, that's actually a nice seat. I wouldn't mind…”
#valtteribottas 🇫🇮 #mercedesamgf1 🇩🇪 #formula1 #f12025
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