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Valtteri Bottas opens up on failed Williams reunion: “We had the contract already”
Valtteri Bottas shared how close he was to rejoining Williams for the 2025 F1 season after Sauber signed Gabriel Bortoleto, leaving Bottas without a drive. Bottas, who debuted with Williams in 2013 and later raced for Mercedes, almost returned but ultimately missed out as Carlos Sainz was chosen. Bottas spent 2025 as Mercedes’ third driver after the deal with Williams fell through due to Sainz’s signing. He praised working with James Vowles and highlighted the impact Vowles had on Williams as they aim for their best season since 2017. Bottas is set to make a comeback to the F1 grid in 2026 with Cadillac alongside Sergio Perez.
