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Alfa Romeo departed Formula 1 with a low-key result in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and with the team returning to Sauber for next season, Valtteri Bottas wants changes.
Valtteri Bottas is planning to switch to a new Formula 1 car for Sauber in 2024 after a disappointing final season with Alfa Romeo. The team’s naming deal with the Italian car manufacturer expired, and they returned to the Sauber name with little success. Bottas and his teammate Zhou Guanyu only managed to score a total of 16 points, finishing ninth in the championship. This was Bottas’ worst finish since his rookie season in 2013. Bottas believes that major changes are needed for next season, including a completely different car and concept. During his final race at Yas Marina, Bottas started 18th and finished 19th, one lap down. He opted for a different strategy, but it did not work out in his favor due to tire wear issues and a lack of pace.
