Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has confirmed that the Brackley outfit will not stand in his way should some early work come through for the Cadillac Formula 1 team.

The Finnish driver is set to join former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez at the American outfit for its debut year in the championship in 2026.

While Bottas is currently under contract with Mercedes as a reserve driver, he explained to Crash.net that talks have already taken place between Mercedes chief Toto Wolff and Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon.

“There has been talks. I think Graeme [Lowdon, Cadillac team principal] and Toto [Wolff, Mercedes team principal and CEO], they've been in talks as well," Bottas explained.

"Mercedes has been really supportive on the transition, so I don't think they're goi

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