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Valtteri Bottas has revealed he has a “clear priority” over the Formula 1 team he wishes to drive for next term as he hopes to have his future sorted in the “next weeks”. Bottas’ existing deal with Sauber expires at the end of the season and he looks set to depart the Hinwil-based squad as […]
Valtteri Bottas’s contract with Sauber is expiring at the end of the season, and it seems likely that he will leave the team as Audi explores other options for their project. Bottas was seen entering the Williams motorhome at Imola for a discussion with team boss James Vowles, sparking rumors of his potential return to Williams. Vowles hinted that Williams will be making announcements regarding this development in the upcoming weeks. Bottas, while denying signing a contract for 2025, remains confident about his future in Formula 1, mentioning ongoing discussions with multiple teams but keeping his preferred option undisclosed. Despite Sauber’s challenging season start with zero points, Bottas remains satisfied with his own performance and aims to secure a car that can achieve points finishes in races.
