Valtteri Bottas was checked and released after a heavy crash at the Mexico City Grand Prix, saying he was “thankfully” OK. A suspected front-left suspension failure sent his Cadillac into the barriers at Turn 1 on Lap 46. Bottas and the team said they would investigate the cause.

By the Numbers
  • Lap 46: Bottas crashed at Turn 1.
  • He had climbed to 17th after starting at the back.
Yes, But

Bottas was not reported to have injuries that would prevent him from racing in Brazil. But the crash raises concerns: Cadillac had a similar suspension problem with Sergio Perez in Canada earlier this year.

State of Play
  • Bottas was taken to the Medical Center for precautionary checks and released.
  • Cadillac says it will investigate the failure and determine what needs to change before the next race.
What's Next

Cadillac will analyze the incident before the Brazilian Grand Prix, where Bottas is expected to be available unless further checks indicate otherwise.

Bottom Line

Bottas escaped serious harm, but a second similar suspension failure puts the focus on Cadillac’s investigation and the steps it takes to prevent another crash.