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Valtteri Bottas has revealed that he could impose a “hard deadline” on receiving a verdict from Sauber over whether he’ll continue with the team in F1 in 2025.
Valtteri Bottas’ future with Sauber is still up in the air, as the team deliberates on their decision for next season alongside Nico Hulkenberg. Bottas has expressed that he has reached an agreement with Sauber for a potential extension, but is waiting for their final approval. He is eager for a prompt decision to avoid being left in a precarious situation if Sauber chooses to overlook him. Despite his confidence, Bottas is hoping for a resolution soon, as he fears delays could limit his options given the approaching holiday season. The struggles of Sauber this season have created additional challenges for Bottas to showcase his abilities to new team boss Mattia Binotto as the team prepares to transition into Audi in 2026. Bottas acknowledges the difficulty of proving himself without competitive machinery, but remains trusting in Binotto’s understanding of his capabilities. Bottas denies that his uncertain status has led to any lack of communication with Binotto regarding Audi’s future involvement in F1 regulations.
