Chances are Valtteri Bottas will follow in Nico Rosberg’s footsteps. And that does not mean saying goodbye to Formula 1 with a world title, but rather giving up in the premier class of motorsport after his last team was Mercedes. While Bottas is likely to be replaced by George Russell, there are few alternatives to continue his career.
Many of the seats for 2022 are already taken, as many drivers have switched to other teams and signed contracts for at least two years. Examples are Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel.
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“Verstappen pressure brings out the best in Hamilton”
The Italian subsidiary of Motorsport.com analyzes that his former employer Williams appears to be the only option should Bottas have to leave Mercedes after this year. At most, Alfa Romeo Racing could be added as an option should Kimi Raikkonen decide to leave. Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and AlphaTauri have basically completed their line-up for 2022. Red Bull won’t start the race anyway.
Bottas should have opted for his money
Bottas should have left after last season. McLaren and Renault were ready to offer Bottas a two-year deal. However, the Finnish driver decided to take his chances alongside Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes, a decision that apparently ended badly.
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McLaren unhappy with Masi’s election: “In my opinion it’s very clear”
