Valtteri Bottas breaks down a key factor that will make Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move a Success 

Valtteri Bottas has finally given his opinion on the matter of Lewis Hamiltons’ move to Ferrari.

Valtteri Bottas breaks down a key factor that will make Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move a Success 

Valtteri Bottas [L] Lewis Hamilton [R] (images via IMAGO)

Valtteri Botas has been Lewis Hamilton’s teammate for the longest time in F1. The pair together helped Mercedes win 5 constructors’ championships. Hamilton has confirmed multiple times that Botas is his favorite teammate. The Briitton recently shocked the whole racing community announcing his move to Ferrari in 2025.

During the Kick Sauber car launch, Botas revealed to the media that he had always assumed Lewis Hamilton would remain with Mercedes for the duration of his career and would not consider moving to another team. He went on to detail the adaptive nature of Hamilton that could make a world of difference for him going into Ferrari.

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I think it’s good for him. It’s a big opportunity, it’s a big move. He’s made the decision himself, so I’m happy for him. He’s got so much experience of the sport; he’s dealt with many different people in the sport and I think there’s no problem with that.
Valtteri Bottas said: formula1.com

With Hamilton’s Ferrari move in line rumors started spreading that Bottas might return to Mercedes. But the Finn has firmly affirmed that his whole focus is on Audi 2026. But he also admitted that he is open to a return to Mercedes as there are no burned bridges.

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Valtteri Bottas finally talks about the nerves around Audi in F1 in 2026

F1’s most contemplated entry is Audi in 2026. The talk of Audi entering F1 has been around for quite a while now. The German Manufacturers are going to take over Kick Sauber from the season 2026. But recently there were some rumours that Audi might pull their plug out of F1 causing a stir.

Valtteri Bottas [L], Audi F1 show car [R]
Valtteri Bottas [L], Audi F1 show car [R] (images via IMAGO)

Alessandro Alunni Bravi, the team representative for Stake, finally addressing the rumors, explained that Sauber’s previous relationship with Alfa Romeo, which ended at the end of the previous season, was the reason for the lack of publicity surrounding Audi’s proposed entry. While speaking to media at the Kick Sauber’s car launch for season 2024 Bottas affirmed he is to focus on Audi 2026.

I think it's just rumours from what I understand and what I've heard. They're still fully committed to the future. I think the cooperation will start sometime soon; I would imagine Audi already wants to be competitive in their first year.
Valtteri Bottas said: RacingNews365

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