Valtteri Bottas has shared the most recent surrounding talks over his Components 1 future, stating that he’s “making an attempt to remain constructive” whereas Kick Sauber chiefs deliberate on who ought to associate Nico Hulkenberg subsequent season.
Sauber, having been taken over by Audi earlier this yr, previous to changing into the German automotive producer’s works operation, are one in every 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 staff chief Mattia Binotto for a while however, with simply six rounds of the 2024 marketing campaign remaining, nonetheless doesn’t know if he shall be protecting 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 symbolize a younger route than 35-year-old Bottas.
Requested why the discussions are rumbling on, Bottas stated: “I believe that’s extra a query for Mattia. There’s nothing actually I can do at this level, so I’ll simply give attention to racing and my efficiency. It’s best to ask Mattia!
