Sauber have announced Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will leave the team at the end of the 2024 F1 season.
has already been signed by Sauber for 2025 ahead of Audi's takeover in 2026, while reigning Formula 3 champion and Formula 2 championship leader Gabriel Bortoleto is expected to take the vacant seat.
"These past years with the team have been an incredible journey, full of growth, challenges, and unforgettable moments. I’m grateful for the joint experiences as well as the trust and support I’ve felt every step of the way. Though it’s time to move on, I’ll always carry a piece of this team with me, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for us both.”“We extend our deepest gratitude to Valtteri for the past three years together.
"However, a decision had to be made. After open and constructive discussions, we mutually concluded that final conditions could not be met so we agreed that it is time to part ways. Valtteri will always have an open door here in Hinwil.”"I will leave the team at the end of the season, but I am fully committed to finishing the season in style," the Chinese racer said.
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