Valtteri Bottas doesn't rule out Mercedes return as he gives update on F1 future

Valtteri Bottas hasn't ruled out a ret☂urn to Mercedes when giving an update on his F1 future.

Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA, Sprint Qualifying
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Miami Grand Prix, Miami,…

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Valtteri Bottas has once again refused to rule out a possible return to Mercedes in F1 2025, but 📖insisted that a “long term deal” remains his top priority.

Bottas is out of contract at the e🉐nd of 2024, leaving his future in F1 unclear.

Audi look like they want to replace him with 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Carlos Sainz or one of the Alpine duo, leaving Bottas looking for ꩲa dr𝓰ive elsewhere.

The Finn has linked with a switch t🐻⛦o Haas and Williams, while Mercedes remains a possible option.

Mercedes might be tempted in bringing Bottas back as a stop-gap option as they wait for 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Max Verstappen or if th💎ey feel Andrea Kimi Anontelli isn't re🎃ady.

Speaking ahead of this Emilia Ro𝓡magna Grand Prix, Bottas was asked about a sens📖ational return to Mercedes.

He responded: “I think at the moment everything is an option. But still, my preference is a long term deal🐬.”

Since leaving Mercedes, Bottas has opened👍 up into being one of the liveliest characters on the grid, particularly off-track.

Teams backed b𝓡y engine manufacturers like Mercedes and Audi tend to be more corporate and rigid in how you have to behave.

However, Bottas seems to be willing t൩o “compromise” to aid his chances of securing a top seat.

“I'm sure that would be the right compromise,” he added. “You know, I've been in the in the corporate world and I know that stuff. I can can deal with it. But the main thing ﷽is, like I mentioned earlier, my team needs to respect who I am, ൩what I can deliver. But I'm sure always compromise can be found.”

Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA, Sprint and
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Miami Grand Prix, Miami,…

Bottas remains motivated to race in F1, citing the need for a long term contract♓.

That seems the rational response, when you're in a situation that you are on the free market, let's say, you're always looking around,” he added. “So, for a while now it's been different direction, not just one direction becඣause you can't rely on one o♎ption only. That's how it goes. So. that doesn't really change.

“Discussions have been going on for some time to different directions. Some progress is being made. I'm not just relying on one option for what factors are most important when considering long term because I would🌃n't get one year or several words just to just to be in F1 just to hang on that's I need a long term project. with clear goals, and with respect for what I can do and deliver.

“That's really the main thing. Obviously, the faster the car the better. But the main thing is to have that security for years ahead, but we can work together for the goals that we set.🍃”

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