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Ralf Schumacher Urges Ocon to Replace Bottas at Cadillac
23 Oct
Summary
- Schumacher advocates for Ocon over Bottas at Cadillac F1.
- Cadillac's 2026 debut season has seen neither Bottas nor Perez score.
- Ocon currently races for Haas and lacks a confirmed 2027 seat.
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has publicly recommended that Cadillac replace Valtteri Bottas with Esteban Ocon. Schumacher expressed this opinion while reflecting on Cadillac's challenging inaugural season in the championship.
Schumacher stated on the Backstage Boxengasse podcast that he would "definitely take Ocon immediately." He was careful to clarify that his critique of Bottas's performance was strictly professional and personal feelings were unaffected.
However, Schumacher believes a change would benefit Cadillac from a competitive standpoint. He suggested Bottas might be better off focusing on his personal interests, referencing the Finn's well-documented passion for cycling.
Cadillac's 2026 season has been difficult, with both experienced drivers, Bottas and Sergio Perez, failing to secure any championship points. The team has consistently been at the back of the grid, fighting outside the top ten.
Bottas achieved a season-best 13th place in China, though reliability issues have also plagued his campaign. Perez has similarly struggled, narrowly missing points in Monaco due to a penalty. While Perez has generally outperformed Bottas within the team, Cadillac's overall lack of competitiveness limits both drivers' potential.
