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Where will Valtteri Bottas be driving next season? (www.formula1.com)
submitted 8 months ago by GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.world to c/formula1@lemmy.world
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Valtteri Bottas is among the most experienced and decorated drivers on the grid. So, with the Finn’s three-year deal expiring at the end of the season, what’s lies ahead?

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[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Alonso is teetering to retirement. Seb is retired. I agree that Merc would pickup Bottas, it just makes sense. But, I think they're going to hold out for a while to see what comes up.

[–] summerof69@lemm.ee 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I agree that Merc would pickup Bottas, it just makes sense.

What sense? He was a good #2 when Mercedes was dominating, but today they aren't. Mercedes needs someone who can perform, and Bottas can't even outperform Zhou, who isn't in this sport on merit.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Bottas knows the team and can hit the ground running at Merc. That's why it makes sense. Merc can still have Russell as their #1 with Bottas collecting points

[–] summerof69@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They are not in a position to just collect some points because they aren't dominant anymore. Each point counts. See the last year: Mercedes 409, Ferrari 406. 3 points decided who got the second place. Bottas is not up for the job judging by his performance at Sauber. I doubt he has any future in F1. As of the familiarity with the team, any professional driver (i.e. any driver) will quickly adapt. That's not a decisive factor.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

I've watched a lot of F1 in my time and I know you can't keep a top team, especially one that builds its own engine, down for long. Good teams will always return to the front. I would expect no less from Merc. Points are most important. Having both drivers consistently in the points is what wins the WCC