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Valtteri Bottas Shockingly Reveals Carlos Sainz Thwarted His Williams F1 Comeback for 2025!

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
October 25, 2025
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Valtteri Bottas Shockingly Reveals Carlos Sainz Thwarted His Williams F1 Comeback for 2025!

Valtteri Bottas on the Brink of a Williams Comeback: How Carlos Sainz Shattered His Dreams!

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, Valtteri Bottas has unveiled the tantalizing details of his near-return to Williams for the 2025 season. In an exclusive interview, the Finnish driver disclosed that his aspirations were dashed by none other than Carlos Sainz, who swooped in and altered the trajectory of his career.

Bottas, who has been sidelined this season after Sauber opted to replace him with rookie sensation Gabriel Bortoleto, was in serious discussions to rejoin the team that launched his F1 career back in 2013. The former Mercedes star was on the cusp of sealing a deal with Williams when team principal James Vowles made a bold move to recruit Sainz, who was left without a seat after Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari.

“I was actually pretty close to signing with them for this year,” Bottas revealed, reflecting on the negotiations that had been progressing well. “Last year we had the contract already, so it was pretty close.” But the fateful twist came when Bottas candidly stated, “Carlos Sainz happened. So, yeah, that’s F1.”

Williams has made a remarkable resurgence this season, achieving its first podium since 2021 during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The team currently leads the midfield standings with over 100 points, a stark contrast to its struggles in previous years. Bottas has credited Vowles, his former colleague at Mercedes, for playing a pivotal role in the team’s revitalization.

“They’re definitely getting on the right track,” Bottas assessed, acknowledging the progress Williams has made. “Still a bit variable weekend to weekend, but if you look at where they were a few years ago, they’ve done a great job.” He noted the significance of the new investment group backing the team and praised Vowles for infusing invaluable knowledge from his time at Mercedes.

With Bottas gearing up for an exciting new chapter with the all-new Cadillac team next season, the F1 world is left to ponder what could have been. His close brush with a Williams return not only highlights the fierce competition within the sport but also serves as a reminder that in Formula 1, fortunes can change in the blink of an eye.

As fans eagerly await Bottas’s next move, the question remains: will Carlos Sainz’s decision to join Williams prove to be a stroke of genius or a gamble that changes the landscape of F1 forever? Buckle up, because the race for glory just got even more thrilling!

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