Contract expiring also for Bottas
The end of the relationship between Esteban Ocon and Alpine, combined with the renewal of Sergio Perez with Red Bull, has reignited rumors about the decisions that teams and drivers could make before the 2025, the year in which the contract will expire for many of them. A long list in which the name of is also present Valtteri Bottascurrently at Sauber.
The open options
The latest rumors, coming in particular from Finnish and Australian sources, would have indicated a possible return of the former Mercedes in Williamsbut at the same time the possibility of a renewal with the Sauberbefore the latter will come under the control of Audi in 2026. Two years in which the presence of Nico Hülkenberg will already be certain, while the profile of the person who will occupy the other seat still remains a ‘mystery’.
Quick decision
Time is running out for the Finnish #77, however: “I think I have to make my choice quickly – he admitted to the media in Montreal – from my side there is nothing confirmed or signed yet, so there is no big news since last week. I’m still weighing all the options out there and need to make a move ASAP. I’m not worried, but it will be an interesting two or three weeks.”.
Audi more ‘calm’
One option includes a renewal with Sauber, with Audi remaining in 2026, although a decision on a second driver does not appear to be imminent from the team. A take of time that contrasts with Bottas’ haste: “I have the impression that, at the moment, they want to change a lot in the team – added the Finn, referring to Audi – probably the same goes for the line-up. That’s how I read the situation, and them they are willing to wait a long time. But I can’t wait forever. This team is definitely still an option, but I don’t think I have time to wait too long. That’s why I want to speed up the process. Personally, from what I have been told over the last 12 months or so, I was always going to be part of the project, but lately things have been a little quieterso that’s why I have to try to read the situation and do my thing.”
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