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Bottas and Doohan exclusives as Hamilton breaks records – RacingNews365 Review
Valtteri Bottas gained recognition in Formula 1, achieving podium finishes while driving for Williams powered by Mercedes before joining the Mercedes factory team in 2017. Bottas took over the spot vacated by Nico Rosberg and found himself competing against three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
F1 hopeful Jack Doohan aims to secure a promotion to the Alpine team in 2025, currently serving as their reserve driver. Jack has emerged as a potential candidate for a seat at the Enstone-based squad.
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher previously dominated the record charts until Max Verstappen began rewriting history in 2023. Schumacher’s records have been overtaken by Hamilton and Verstappen, with Lewis now matching Michael’s seven world titles.
Christian Horner, the Red Bull team principal, highlighted the team’s focus on maintaining their competitive edge following a challenging period in the 2024 season. Red Bull faces mounting pressure after a strong start to the year.
McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, advised caution in challenging Red Bull for the title due to recent struggles faced by the leading team. McLaren has shown strong performance compared to Red Bull in recent races.
Andretti has been advised to adopt the ‘Audi model’ to enhance their chances of securing a spot on the Formula 1 grid. Michael Andretti’s bid for an F1 team following the FIA’s Expression of Interest period is progressing, gaining acceptance on technical and sporting merits.
