What’s next for Valtteri Bottas? Is retirement his best option?

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What’s next for Valtteri Bottas? Is retirement his best option?
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With news of Nico Hulkenberg’s arrival at Sauber for 2025, where does that leave Valtteri Bottas?

It comes as no surprise with rumours of Hulkenberg joining the Swiss outfit a regular occurrence in recent motnsh.

While there is still one seat available at Sauber next year, CEO Andreas Seidl has Carlos Sainz top of his wishlist.In Bottas’ case at least, it does seem unjustified given that the Finn’s performances so far in 2024 have been close to his best.are on better streaks against their teammate - and the former Mercedes driver would have likely scored points on at least two occasions this year had it not been for poor reliability or slow pit stops.

Alongside Bearman, Haas will be keen to have an experienced driver alongside him to lead the team - but also nurture him.Bottas is a great team player and helped Zhou a lot during his rookie year back in 2022.The Finn enjoyed four great seasons at Williams before moving to Mercedes in 2017. It would be a poetic end to his F1 career, but more importantly, would give Williams an incredibly strong line-up in the midfield.Bottas alongside Albon would be an incredibly potent pairing, especially with the midfield being so close.

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