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Valtteri Bottas is out of contract at the end of the current season and has revealed where he would like to sign his next Formula 1 deal.
Valtteri Bottas has expressed his desire to stay with Stake F1 for the 2025 Formula 1 season, prioritizing this over the upcoming arrival of Audi to the grid in 2026. Audi will take over the Sauber team and establish itself as a works team, potentially attracting other drivers. Bottas, along with many other drivers, will be out of contract soon, suggesting a period of potential driver swaps in the near future. Despite the uncertainty, Bottas is focused on staying with Audi’s F1 project, considering it a tempting and ideal opportunity. He emphasizes his strong track record in the sport and aims to prove himself further as he navigates the evolving F1 landscape.
