Valtteri Bottas has rejuvenated his F1 career since joining the Alfa Romeo Racing F1 team in 2022. The Finnish driver has looked more relaxed since leaving the pressure cooker environment of Mercedes. He has also thrived in the role of being a team leader in the Swiss-based team.
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Bottas has been one of the drivers of the season thus far in 2022. The Alfa Romeo driver has been competing for points in almost every race that he has finished. He also battled his ex-teammate Lewis Hamilton in some races.
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Valtteri Bottas reveals the reason behind his relaxed approach in the 2022 season
The Finnish driver is currently 8th in the driver’s championship, with 40 points. Interestingly, he is just 10 points behind his former teammate in the drivers’ championship. Valtteri credits the positive atmosphere in the team for his results and relaxed nature off the track.
“It’s been a good, good start to the season. I’ve been in a happy place, in a way that I can really try and be the best version of myself and drive the way I want to drive. The atmosphere in the team is so motivating, like the people, how much they’re trying now. It’s really inspiring for me as well,” said Bottas.
Formula One F1 – Miami Grand Prix – Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, U.S. – May 8, 2022 Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo
“Maybe that pushes you to even more. But yeah, it’s been a good start to the season. There’s more to come, but on a personal level, it’s been good. But it always can be better,” said the Alfa Romeo driver.
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Bottas revealed that there are some areas where the team needs to improve heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. He hopes the car would suit the track of Baku better than it did in Monaco.
The Alfa Romeo driver is hopeful of a better Baku race weekend
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Despite starting the race in P12, Bottas finished in the points in Monaco. But the Alfa Romeo car surprisingly did not perform as expected in the slow corners in Monaco. Bottas is hoping that the Alfa Romeo will run well in Baku next week.
Formula One F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 19, 2022, Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS/Nacho Doce
“For Baku, I think they’re a little bit more like a normal type of corners. They’re more like 90-degree corners and not that much camber and off-cambers except in the old town. So I hope it’s better,” said the Finnish driver.
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It is nice to see a fast and competitive Valtteri on the track. Hopefully, with his consistent performances in the 2022 season, he can get back on the podium for his new team.
