AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear

Valtteri Bottas reveals significant admission as he is set to make a comeback with Mercedes.

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
February 6, 2024
in Motorsports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Valtteri Bottas reveals significant admission as he is set to make a comeback with Mercedes.

Valtteri Bottas is open to the possibility of reuniting with George Russell at Mercedes now that Lewis Hamilton will be departing from the team. Bottas expressed his astonishment at Hamilton’s unexpected move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season, recognizing that it not only presents a significant opportunity for Hamilton but also has the potential to shake up the entire sport. As a former teammate of Hamilton’s at Mercedes, Bottas found himself reflecting on the recent announcement. During the unveiling of Sauber’s new Stake F1 car, the Kick C44, Bottas was asked about his reaction to the monumental driver change. The Finnish driver admitted that he was surprised by the news, as he never thought such a move could happen, but ultimately believes it is a positive step for Hamilton. Bottas acknowledged the significance of Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari, as it marks a major shift in the driver market for the 2025 season. He also highlighted the potential for increased competition in the sport, as multiple drivers, including himself, will be considering their contract options at the end of the current season. Bottas commented that this driver change will likely lead to movement in the market for the 2025 season, making it difficult to predict how things will unfold. He sees Hamilton’s move as an exciting challenge for the seven-time World Champion and believes it will motivate him to elevate Ferrari to the top of Formula 1. Bottas also recognizes that this move will have a ripple effect on the sport, creating opportunities for other drivers and enhancing the overall competitiveness of Formula 1. While Bottas is primarily focused on staying with his current team, which is expected to transition to Audi, he is open to the possibility of returning to Mercedes if Team Principal Toto Wolff extends an offer. Bottas made it clear that if that opportunity doesn’t arise, he is open to exploring other teams, as he has his priorities and a list of potential options. Despite his openness to other opportunities, Bottas expressed his surprise and approval of Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, acknowledging the impact it will have on the driver market and Formula 1 as a whole. While he remains committed to his current team’s Audi project, he remains open to exploring other opportunities if they arise, including a potential return to Mercedes.

Share212Tweet133Send

Related Posts

George Russell’s F1 Nightmare: Regrets and Contract Chaos Amid Mercedes Drama
Motorsports

George Russell’s F1 Nightmare: Regrets and Contract Chaos Amid Mercedes Drama

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell takes...

by Miguel Cunha
July 9, 2025
Franco Colapinto Facing Alpine Axe After Catastrophic Silverstone Performance
Motorsports

Franco Colapinto Facing Alpine Axe After Catastrophic Silverstone Performance

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 Alpine's Franco Colapinto...

by Carl Harrison
July 9, 2025
Antonio Giovinazzi’s Ferrari Odyssey: WEC Ace and F1 Reserve Driver’s Epic Renewal
Motorsports

Antonio Giovinazzi’s Ferrari Odyssey: WEC Ace and F1 Reserve Driver’s Epic Renewal

51 PIER GUIDI Alessandro (ita), CALADO James (gbr), GIOVINAZZI Antonio (ita), Ferrari AF Corse, Ferrari 499P, #51, Hypercar, action during...

by Virgilio Machado
July 8, 2025
Fernando Alonso’s F1 Fury: Aston Martin’s Strategy Sparks Silverstone Scandal
Motorsports

Fernando Alonso’s F1 Fury: Aston Martin’s Strategy Sparks Silverstone Scandal

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2025 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso...

by Carl Harrison
July 8, 2025

Recent News

George Russell’s F1 Nightmare: Regrets and Contract Chaos Amid Mercedes Drama

George Russell’s F1 Nightmare: Regrets and Contract Chaos Amid Mercedes Drama

July 9, 2025
Franco Colapinto Facing Alpine Axe After Catastrophic Silverstone Performance

Franco Colapinto Facing Alpine Axe After Catastrophic Silverstone Performance

July 9, 2025
Antonio Giovinazzi’s Ferrari Odyssey: WEC Ace and F1 Reserve Driver’s Epic Renewal

Antonio Giovinazzi’s Ferrari Odyssey: WEC Ace and F1 Reserve Driver’s Epic Renewal

July 8, 2025
Fernando Alonso’s F1 Fury: Aston Martin’s Strategy Sparks Silverstone Scandal

Fernando Alonso’s F1 Fury: Aston Martin’s Strategy Sparks Silverstone Scandal

July 8, 2025

Newsletter

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  • EDITORIAL STATUS
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

Enable Notifications OK No thanks