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Valtteri Bottas’s time at Stake has officially come to an end – something he is relieved about.
Valtteri Bottas has admitted that his decision to join Sauber in 2022 was a mistake, as he is now without a full-time seat in F1 for 2025. He is expected to return to Mercedes in a reserve role. Bottas left Mercedes for Alfa Romeo in 2022, but his performances declined, culminating in a point-less season in 2024. He expressed regret over signing with Sauber after a problematic race that led to a collision with Kevin Magnussen and a subsequent grid penalty. Bottas acknowledged that his career took a downward turn but is determined to return to the grid with a better plan for the future. Asked about other options for 2022, Bottas hinted at the possibility of returning to Williams, as Alex Albon took his place at Mercedes.
