“Ultimately, I nonetheless thought it was perhaps a 50/50 likelihood [to stay]. I received the decision on Monday [after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix], however at the very least I do know now. I simply want to determine what’s subsequent.”
Requested whether or not he has come to phrases with the choice within the days since, Bottas stated: “Yeah, completely. Life goes on. There’s numerous thrilling issues forward. I’m nice with it.
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“It’s a difficult sport. I feel I received right into a little bit of an unfortunate scenario by way of hanging onto the final seat on the grid. When that doesn’t occur, clearly you’re out for now.”
Bottas defined that he “talked to numerous individuals” up and down the grid earlier within the season to evaluate what choices had been obtainable however “nonetheless at all times confirmed my curiosity for the Audi undertaking” – admitting “it simply wasn’t meant to be” in the long run.
Pressed on how a lot he desires to proceed in F1 regardless of this setback, he added: “The best way my sort of lively F1 driving profession ended for now, it wasn’t the easiest way, which you can’t actually resolve your self.
