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Valtteri Bottas already sees a way back onto the 2026 Formula 1 and says he’s turned down the offer of a full-time IndyCar debut in 2025 for it. Read on for the latest on his future
Valtteri Bottas turned down the offer of a full-time IndyCar debut in 2025 as he already sees a way back onto the 2026 Formula 1 grid following Sauber’s decision to drop him. Despite talks with multiple other teams, Bottas was left without a seat for 2025. Mercedes’ reserve driver role for Bottas seems increasingly likely, with team boss Wolff hinting at his return. Mick Schumacher’s departure from the Mercedes reserve role has sparked speculations that Bottas might replace him. While admitting he had a solid offer for an IndyCar seat, Bottas’s priority remains Formula 1, and he is still in talks for a potential seat for the upcoming season. Bottas’s future in motorsport is uncertain, with limited options available in F1 or IndyCar for the upcoming season.
