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Valtteri Bottas endured a difficult second season as part of the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team as he finished 15th in the standings with a car that was often uncompetitive.
Valtteri Bottas described his Formula 1 season as a tough ride, with few points finishes. He finished 15th in the Drivers’ Championship, his lowest position since his rookie year in 2013. His best race was the season opener in Bahrain where he finished eighth. Overall, it was a challenging season for Bottas, with only a few occasions of scoring points. However, he is hopeful for a better season next year with a new car and new ideas within the team. Alfa Romeo, the team he races for, is set to undergo a name change and has the potential to make gains in the upcoming campaign with a completely new car and new people in the team.
