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Valtteri Bottas says he is “pretty clear” in which F1 team he wants to join, be admits nothing is certain “until pen hits the paper”.
Valtteri Bottas has expressed confidence in his priority order for the remaining available F1 seats for next season, stating that he is clear on what he wants but must wait for others to make decisions first. While Carlos Sainz is considered a top option by Williams, Stake, and Alpine, Bottas’ future in F1 is currently not in his hands. He declined to disclose which seat is his priority, mentioning that his order has been established. Bottas emphasized the importance of others making decisions before he can finalize his plans, maintaining confidence that he will secure a spot on the F1 grid for the upcoming season. Despite the uncertainties and risks associated with not having a signed contract yet, Bottas remains optimistic about his F1 future, firmly stating that he is fully committed to staying in Formula 1.
