Bottas confident of staying in F1 for 2027 amid Herta buzz

Bottas says he’s pretty sure he’ll remain in F1, brushing off the swirl of Herta speculation.

Cadillac confirmed Perez’s extension but left Bottas’s 2027 slot open, even after a 2026 season where he was consistently out‑paced.

Perez leads their qualifying duels 15‑9, and chatter grows about Cadillac promoting reserve driver Herta once he secures a super licence.

‘I don’t have much to add,’ Bottas replied. ‘Rumors are out, but we’ll see eventually.’

Although his deal is termed multi‑year, insiders say it’s essentially a one‑plus‑one arrangement, with the second year optional.

For my money, the 10‑time Grand Prix winner looks set to lock in 2027, marking his 14th F1 season since debuting with Williams in 2013.

‘It makes sense on paper,’ he said, adding that’s why he feels confident.

‘It’s always clear who’s staying,’ he noted. ‘Checo got his extension; I haven’t signed another yet.’

‘Big companies have board meetings that shape final decisions,’ Bottas added, believing they’ll conclude soon.

‘Everything needs sign‑off from the US executives,’ he explained.

When asked if he still feels at his peak, Bottas answered ‘not at all,’ pointing out the team’s debut season makes things tough.

The newcomer sits at the bottom with zero points after 18 races, hiring veterans like Bottas and Perez to steer its early development.

‘That’s exactly what I signed up for,’ he said, talking about development and fighting to finish races.

He’s waiting for a better car, then hopes the team can start delivering results instead of just nursing the machine.

‘I’ve simply followed the orders,’ Bottas noted, adding that clear instructions help him hit the target.

‘When it’s time to push, you push,’ he said, recalling last weekend’s effort and saying he gave everything he had.

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