After 5 seasons at Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas went from the silver arrows to'Alfa Romeo. The two-year contract offered to him also included a clause for an extension for another year. The current Sauber has decided to activate it and support the Finnish Zhou Guanyu once again. At the end of the fourth Grand Prix of the season Valtteri Bottas returned to talking about his own future, explaining that he had already made initial contacts with Audi to ensure his continued existence in Formula 1.
Bottas talks about the future: “I have started contacts with Audi”
The #77's contract expires at the end of this year, but Valtteri seems to have no desire to give up. As stated by himself, he seems to have started contacts with another team. It would be about Audi, which will acquire Sauber, the team for which Valtteri Bottas currently races. “I'm slowly starting to talk to Audi about my future – explains Bottas – but it's only one preliminary phase. I hope that, with some important results in the next races, I can get noticed even more."
Lots of movement in the market, Bottas shows off: "Few have my experience"
The Finn has been in the Formula 1 paddocks for a long time now 12 years, and many teams focus heavily on the factor extensive experience. To be one step ahead of the othersHowever, it is always the best choice wise. “I know that I have to concentrate on what I do on the track – continued Valtteri – Behind everything I do there are many people who help me indicate the road off the beaten track. Obviously, they are looking for the best solutions for my career."
The Sauber driver concluded by recalling how skilled he is at team play: "Any team that thinks of me should know my team playing skills. Also, when there is a regulatory change, having more experience helps you be more dynamic. This can help the team develop the car better."
Bottas therefore still has 20 races to prove what leaving him without a seat would be a serious mistake.
ARTICLE BY FRANCESCO ORLANDO
