Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton’s contract negotiations for the 2021 season took a little too long this year. So much so that both parties have announced their intention to finalize the deal in 2022 before the paddock leaves for the mid-season break. And it looks like the long delay also seems to have terrified Valtteri Bottas, who is keen to get his deal signed as soon as possible.
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Valtteri Bottas believes that the “summer break” is the perfect time to make the decision
As quoted by Motorsport.com, Bottas said: “To be honest, it used to be better and better. “I had contracts [signed] Early on, I had contracts too late for it to become almost a distraction. “
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Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 15, 2021 Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas runs around the track ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix REUTERS / Guglielmo Mangiapane
“But to be honest, I haven’t really thought about it yet. And that’s an honest answer. I’m really just focusing on these races now and the moment we start talking is going to come sometime.
“Certainly about my future, yes, I think the August break is usually a good time. But to be honest, I don’t want to think about it just yet. I just want to win races, that’s the only thing I’m thinking about at the moment, ”concluded Bottas.
How does Bottas compare to his teammate Lewis Hamilton?
The Finn has been on Hamilton’s tail for some time, but sadly, he has rarely managed to beat the knight. Bottas has taken every single podium this season, with the exception of the Emilia GP, where he crashed with Williams driver George Russell.
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After four races, Bottas is third in the overall standings with 47 points, while Hamilton is at the top of the table with 90 points. The 31-year-old is also threatened with George Russell, who is slated to replace him on the team.
Formula 1 F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain – May 8th 2021 Mercedes ‘Lewis Hamilton celebrates after qualifying in pole position with Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas, who is in third place REUTERS / Emilio Morenatti landed
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