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Valtteri Bottas has admitted Carlos Sainz scuppered his chance to return to Williams for the 2025 F1 season, in an exclusive interview with Motorsport Week.
Valtteri Bottas has revealed in an exclusive interview with Motorsport Week that Carlos Sainz prevented him from returning to Williams for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Bottas had hoped to make a comeback to Williams, where he started his F1 career in 2013, but Williams opted to sign Sainz instead. Despite being sidelined for the current season, Bottas will return to the grid next year with the new Cadillac team. He acknowledged the impact of Williams boss James Vowles in the team’s progress and praised the strides they have made under his leadership. Bottas also mentioned Sainz’s decision to join Williams as a key factor in the team’s resurgence, as they currently lead the midfield with over 100 points this season.
