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Valtteri Bottas’ exit from the F1 grid brings an end to Finland’s long association with grand prix drivers.
Valtteri Bottas predicts that Finnish talent Tuukka Taponen will be the next new driver from Finland. Bottas’ full-time F1 driving career ended in 2024, with Stake choosing to replace him. Following in the footsteps of Finnish legends like Kimi Raikkonen and Mika Hakkinen, Bottas sees Taponen as the new generation of talent. Taponen, currently in F4, is set to move up to F3 next year with ART Grand Prix. Despite his transition to a reserve driver role at Mercedes for 2025, Bottas remains hopeful for future opportunities in Formula 1.
