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Speaking exclusively with RacingNews365, Valtteri Bottas has revealed which championships he is considering, as he plans his future in motorsport.
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that he may turn his attention to the Race of Champions series after losing his full-time seat in F1 last season. For 2025, he has returned to Mercedes in a reserve role alongside George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Bottas plans to make a return to the F1 grid in 2026 and will kick off by competing in the Race of Champions in Sydney alongside Mika Hakkinen. Apart from racing, Bottas is considering exploring other activities to keep busy throughout the year. He is particularly interested in rallying, a passion he has been unable to pursue in recent years. Bottas is also open to trying out the Supercars series in Australia but his primary focus remains on single-seater racing, with IndyCar being a potential landing spot if he cannot secure an F1 drive for 2026. “I’m definitely planning that now,” he confirms regarding his next move in motorsport.
