If there is currently one driver who has an unenviable position in Formula 1, it is Valtteri Bottas. Although the Finn competes for one of the most dominant teams in the sport’s recent history, his future with them remains uncertain.
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While Bottas gives various options both inside and outside of Formula 1, he still has no clarity. Before the British Grand Prix, the 31-year-old admitted that getting into rallying is an option that hasn’t yet been cut out of the wood.
Valtteri Bottas believes that he can start rallying in the future
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Although the Finn has 92 points from nine races this season, he wasn’t as impressive as in previous seasons. In fact, Bottas is 12 points behind Lando Norris in the drivers’ standings, which nobody expected at the beginning of the season.
His fighting has put his Mercedes seat in jeopardy and Williams driver George Russell is waiting in the wings. The Briton impressed many with his performances so far and almost scored points in both races in Austria.
Formula 1 F1 – Styria Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – June 26, 2021 Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes after qualifying in second place pool over REUTERS / Darko Vojinovic
Despite Russell’s rise, Bottas remains confident of keeping his seat in 2022. However, should he lose his seat, he admitted that he could pursue a career in rallying should he not find a suitable F1 team.
When asked by The Race, he said, “I don’t know. Rally, I really enjoy it. It’s really fun every time I’m in a rally car. I’ve always smiled so it’s a lot of fun, but actually turning it into a job could be pretty difficult. The [rally specialist] Boys are pretty competitive, they’ve been doing it all their lives. “
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Bottas: The current focus is on Formula 1
While the rumors were making the rounds, Bottas admitted that his focus is on Formula 1. He also admitted that he still had a few good years ahead of him in the premier class of motorsport.
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“For some reason, if not, I would of course look at other options in Formula 1 because I love Formula 1, I enjoy it. I think I still have a few years ahead of me, ”said Bottas. “Never say never, but right now the full focus is Formula 1 and first and foremost this [British GP] Weekend.”
With the Grand Prix of Great Britain this weekend, Bottas wants to build on his podium place in Austria. Will the Finn do enough to keep his seat for the 2022 F1 season? Only time can tell.
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