Valtteri Bottas previously competed for Mercedes from 2017 to 2021. The discussion around the Mercedes seat in 2025 has been a popular topic throughout the current season. Numerous important figures have been linked to the team, but a former Formula 1 driver believes that the team may turn to Valtteri Bottas for the 2025 season.
Bottas has a history with Mercedes, having driven for them from 2017 to 2021. This familiarity with the Mercedes environment makes him a comfortable option. However, many see a young rising driver as the favorite for the coveted seat in 2025.
While experts and commentators favor the 17-year-old F2 driver, Jacques Villeneuve, a former world champion, has a gut feeling that Bottas could once again represent Mercedes next year. Villeneuve believes that hiring an experienced driver like Bottas would be preferable for Mercedes in 2025. He also suggests that Bottas would be hired for one year, giving the opportunity for young driver Antonelli to eventually take his place.
Despite being seen as an ideal candidate for the Mercedes seat in 2025, Bottas has faced significant challenges this year. The Sauber team’s C44 car has not lived up to expectations, resulting in Bottas not scoring any points this season. The 34-year-old driver believes that the only way to improve the team’s luck is through consistent upgrades.
Bottas is urging his team members to give their all. With nine rounds already completed in the current season, Sauber finds itself at the bottom of the standings with no points. Bottas and his teammates face a daunting task ahead.
