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Valtteri Bottas has effectively reiterated his availability to Red Bull’s Formula 1 team for next season but is aware his chances seem to be impacted by at least one person there who is “not a big fan of mine”
Valtteri Bottas has expressed his interest in joining Red Bull’s Formula 1 team for the upcoming season, but acknowledges that his chances may be hindered by someone within the team who is not supportive of him.
After losing his Sauber seat, Bottas is currently serving as a reserve driver for Mercedes in 2025, aiming to secure a spot with the Audi works team from 2026 onwards.
Despite turning 36 this August, Bottas is eager to continue his F1 career and has engaged in discussions with multiple teams, including Red Bull, Alpine, and the new Cadillac entry.
His previous talks with Red Bull did not progress far, partly due to the reservations of Red Bull’s senior motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, who was critical of Bottas following incidents during past races.
Bottas remains uncertain about his prospects with Red Bull for the next season, given the organization’s focus on developing their own drivers and the emergence of new talents like Isack Hadjar in the Racing Bulls program.
