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The Finn has refused to close the door on a return to the Silver Arrows to replace former teammate Lewis Hamilton, though he has insisted his focus remains with Stake Sauber.
Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas has not ruled out a return to Mercedes but stated that his priority is helping his current team transition to the Audi works team. Sauber has rebranded to Stake F1 for the upcoming season ahead of Audi’s entry in 2026. Lewis Hamilton’s decision to switch from Mercedes to Ferrari has created speculation about who will replace him at Mercedes. Bottas was non-committal about a potential return to the Silver Arrows but emphasized his commitment to the Audi project.
