P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Valtteri Bottas has signified that he would like to stay at Sauber when the eventual takeover at Audi comes along in 2026. But has the opportunity to race in a top team already passed for the Finn?
can be said about Valtteri Bottas’ move to Sauber is that it can be seen as a mixed bag in terms of success and failure. Sauber has struggled to score consistent points in recent years and Bottas has slid down the Drivers’ Championship standings. The team’s issues can be attributed to their car concept and lack of updates. However, Bottas has been able to embrace a lighter side of his personality with Sauber. He has expressed his desire to stay with the team until the Audi takeover in 2026. Whether or not Audi sees him as a valuable asset beyond the initial phase of their build-up remains to be seen, especially considering his track record compared to Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
