Is bottas leaving Mercedes in 2022?

Valtteri Bottas says he made the decision to join Alfa Romeo for 2022 because he wanted a completely new environment to work in. Earlier this year, Mercedes announced that Bottas would be leaving them at the end of the season.

Where would bottas go after Mercedes?

Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas will join the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team in 2022 at the start of what the Swiss outfit says is a multi-year deal. The Finn’s departure from Mercedes has been expected for some weeks, and a return to Williams was also a potential option before it became clear that his destination was Alfa Romeo.

Who will bottas replace at Alfa?

Alfa are one of only three teams changing their line-ups. Mercedes have replaced Bottas with George Russell, while Williams have drafted in Alex Albon to fill that spot. There are three races remaining in the 2021 season, starting with the debut Qatar GP this weekend, live on Sky Sports F1.

Who is bottas racing for in 2022?

Valtteri Bottas to race for Alfa Romeo in F1 2022 After much speculation and intrigue Valtteri Bottas confirmed that he will be leaving the Mercedes-AMG F1 team at the end of 2021 and joining Alfa Romeo.

Is Russell moving to Mercedes?

Video Unavailable. George Russell will join Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s next team-mate, with the world champions confirming their all-British 2022 driver line-up. Mercedes say Russell has signed a “long-term contract” with the team.

Who will replace bottas next season?

George Russell
George Russell set to replace Valtteri Bottas as Lewis Hamilton’s new Mercedes team-mate. Valtteri Bottas will join Alfa Romeo next season, it has been confirmed, paving the way for Mercedes to announce George Russell as Lewis Hamilton’s new team-mate.

Is Botta replacing Kimi?

Valtteri Bottas signs “multi-year” Alfa Romeo F1 deal to replace Kimi Raikkonen. Valtteri Bottas will replace the retiring Kimi Raikkonen in Alfa Romeo’s driver line-up for the 2022 Formula 1 season as part of a “multi-year” deal.

Is George Russell replacing Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes?

Following the few trusted news source’s reports, F1fanatic understands that George Russell will be replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes from 2021 F1 mid-season onwards. Last season at Bahrain, Russell proved himself his potential for Mercedes race seat.

Who will replace Bottas at Mercedes in 2021?

Russell to replace Bottas at Mercedes from 2021 mid-season Following the few trusted news source’s reports, F1fanatic understands that George Russell will be replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes from 2021 F1 mid-season onwards. Last season at Bahrain, Russell proved himself his potential for Mercedes race seat.

Could George Russell replace Bottas as Hamilton’s F1 partner?

Formula 1 pundit Martin Brundle claims that the champions Mercedes could announce George Russell as Valtteri Bottas’ replacement for 2022 F1 Hamilton’s partner at the British Grand Prix next weekend. Last race weekend at Austria Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton signs a new two-year deal with the Silver Arrows.

Is George Russell joining Mercedes for 2022 F1 season?

Russian F1 commentator Alexey Popov claims that George Russell is joining Mercedes for the 2022 F1 season. Its results are that Valtteri Bottas is losing his existing race seat, the Russian predicts. Popov says in talk with Match TV, the telecasting agent of F1 in Russia.