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Mercedes F1 star Valtteri Bottas takes on new role in unusual appearance
Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas was seen participating in a light-hearted media role within the team, raising his hand during a press conference and asking a question while adopting a new persona.
Despite potential moves to Alpine or Cadillac, Bottas is currently back with Mercedes for the 2025 season, supporting young driver Kimi Antonelli and teammate George Russell.
The Finnish racer, known for his role in Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton, is also involved in the team’s F1 development, including simulation programs and testing previous cars.
Amid speculations of a shift in teams, Bottas’ future in F1 remains uncertain, with reports linking him to Cadillac and Alpine amid ongoing driver line-up changes across the grid.
With 10 F1 race wins and high demand from teams like Cadillac, Bottas seems to be a desirable target for the upcoming regulation changes in 2026, with Mercedes willing to support his return to a full-time grid seat.
