P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Valtteri Bottas is hunting for a new F1 home, and Red Bull should be the ones to give him it, but will not.
Valtteri Bottas is a free agent for the 2025 F1 season after Stake decided to axe him, leaving him without a seat. Sauber Motorsport boss Mattia Binotto chose Gabriel Bortoleto over Bottas to partner Nico Hulkenberg, leading to Bottas being linked with a return to Mercedes as a third driver. Despite a strong season in the uncompetitive Stake machine, Bottas may face his first point-less campaign, struggling to showcase his skills. While Bottas had a successful stint at Mercedes, he acknowledged his limitations compared to Hamilton, accepting a potential move to Red Bull could be unlikely given their focus on their own driver eco-system. Ultimately, Bottas may have to come to terms with the end of a very fine grand prix career as he navigates his future in Formula 1.
