Know everything related to the Formula 1 team Red Bull who are in contact with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas for the second seat come the 2022 season
Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Valtteri Bottas’s uncertainty regarding his future has pushed him to negotiate with other teams on the grid. Meanwhile, George Russell is desperately working for the second seat alongside Lewis Hamilton for the next season.
Rumors suggest that the Finnish racing driver is in talks with their arch-rivals RedBull over a possible second seat to partner the young and charging Max Verstappen. Bottas has done a pretty good job in terms of being a strong partner to the Championship winner.
He has consistently managed to perform in Formula 1 due to his wonderful driving ability and strong determination on the grid. His toughness on the circuit is visible to every Formula 1 driver who has competed alongside the Fin.
Formula 1: Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas said to be on the verge of joining Red Bull in the coming F1 season
Formula 1 is currently enjoying a summer break where everybody gets a chance to go home and enjoy with family and friends. Meanwhile, drivers who are unsure about their future in the Formula 1 negotiate with other teams for a seat in the most competitive motorsport.
Mercedes driver has been on the podium 6 times this season and has secured 62 podium finishes in his Formula 1 career. Meanwhile, Bottas has also won 9 Formula 1 Grand Prix’s during his 5 years spell with Mercedes.
If he decides to make the switch to RedBull, it will be a huge loss for Mercedes as the Finnish racing driver would be able to provide deep insights into the functioning of their main competitors and tips about the Silver Arrows on the grid.
In the midst of the ever increasing reports of Red Bull having touched base with Red Bull, Dr. Helmut Marko, chief Red Bull motorsport consultant has finally opened up on the issue.
“What I can tell you is that there are some options, we are considering them, but I don’t want to name names,” the Austrian said.
“What is already certain is that we will announce our four drivers, both for AlphaTauri and Red Bull,” he added.
A Whole Lot Of Changes After The F1 2021-22 Summer Break
The summer break has already left the drivers in a desperate bid to look for a new team to compete in the Formula 1 calendar. However, Valtteri Bottas is the one facing a lot of scrutiny after his disastrous crash at the Hungaroring taking out Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez alongside him.
Meanwhile, George Russell is knocking on the door of the Mercedes AMG Petronas team to clinch the seat of Valtteri Bottas ahead of the new Formula 1 season. Subsequently, Pierre Gasly is negotiating with Red Bull for the seat of Sergio Perez.