Valtteri Bottas has shared the newest surrounding talks over his Components 1 future, stating that he’s “making an attempt to remain optimistic” whereas Kick Sauber chiefs deliberate on who ought to companion Nico Hulkenberg subsequent season.
Sauber, having been taken over by Audi earlier this 12 months, previous to changing into the German automobile producer’s works operation, are considered one of solely two groups – together with RB – but to verify their full 2025 driver line-up.
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Bottas has been speaking with workforce chief Mattia Binotto for a while however, with simply six rounds of the 2024 marketing campaign remaining, nonetheless doesn’t know if he can be retaining his seat for one more time period.
It comes amid a number of different drivers being linked to the drive, together with Williams stand-in star Franco Colapinto and former Haas racer Mick Schumacher – who would each characterize a younger route than 35-year-old Bottas.
Requested why the discussions are rumbling on, Bottas stated: “I feel that’s extra a query for Mattia. There’s nothing actually I can do at this level, so I’ll simply deal with racing and my efficiency. It is best to ask Mattia!
