Table of Contents
- 1 Who will replace bottas Mercedes?
- 2 Where would bottas go if he left Mercedes?
- 3 What team will Valtteri Bottas drive for in 2022?
- 4 Who’s driving for Mercedes next year?
- 5 Who is racing for Mercedes next season?
- 6 Is George Russell in Williams or Mercedes?
- 7 How long will Bottas’ new F1 contract last?
- 8 Who is new F1 driver Bottas?
- 9 What does Bottas’ switch to Alfa Romeo mean for Hamilton?
Who will replace bottas Mercedes?
George Russell
George Russell was confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One teammate from 2022 by Mercedes on Tuesday. The all-British lineup was speculated on for months, and signalled on Monday by Valtteri Bottas’ move from Mercedes to Alfa Romeo next year.
Where would bottas go if he left Mercedes?
Valtteri Bottas will leave Mercedes to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022, paving the way for George Russell to join the world champions and partner Lewis Hamilton next year. Mercedes has yet to announce Russell — presumably so as not to overshadow Bottas’ news — but this one has been a long time in the making.
What team will Valtteri Bottas drive for in 2022?
Bottas is the team’s big signing for 2022 from Mercedes, with Kimi Raikkonen’s record-breaking F1 career heading into its final three races.
Will bottas finish the season with Mercedes?
Mercedes and Alfa Romeo have confirmed that Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas will leave the former at the end of the season and join the latter for 2022. Bottas, 32, joined Mercedes in 2017 as a replacement for former world champion Nico Rosberg as Toto Wolff looked for a new team-mate for Lewis Hamilton.
Will bottas stay with Mercedes?
LONDON, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Valtteri Bottas will leave Mercedes and race for Ferrari-powered Alfa Romeo in a multi-year deal from 2022, the Swiss-based Formula One team said in a statement on Monday.
Who’s driving for Mercedes next year?
Updated 13:30 Wednesday 8th September 2021. Alex Albon will return to Formula 1 in 2022 after signing for Williams to replace the outgoing George Russell. Russell, who will replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate next season, leaves Williams after three years at the Grove team.
Who is racing for Mercedes next season?
Formula 1 2022 driver line-up
| Team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | George Russell |
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz |
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Daniel Ricciardo |
Is George Russell in Williams or Mercedes?
Russell, who has driven for Williams in F1 since making his debut in 2019, has been a part of Mercedes’ junior programme since 2016, and a step up to world champions was expected at some point.
Who will replace George Russell?
Alexander Albon
Williams Racing team have announced that Alexander Albon will replace George Russell for the next Formula One season.
How many races has Bottas won in his career?
Bottas has won nine races in five years since he joined Mercedes in 2017 as a replacement for German Nico Rosberg, who retired after winning the 2016 world championship. The 32-year-old has proved a capable back-up to Hamilton but has not been able to consistently challenge the seven-time champion.
How long will Bottas’ new F1 contract last?
Alfa Romeo said Bottas had signed a “multi-year deal”, which is likely to be for at least two or three years.
Who is new F1 driver Bottas?
Bottas joins Alfa Romeo as an effective replacement for Kimi Raikkonen, who is retiring from Formula 1 at the end of the season. The news is the latest in a choreographed series of announcements, with Mercedes expected to confirm the signing of Russell in the coming hours or days.
What does Bottas’ switch to Alfa Romeo mean for Hamilton?
Valtteri Bottas is to move to Alfa Romeo from Mercedes next season. The announcement of the Finn’s switch paves the way for Mercedes to declare the signing of George Russell to partner Lewis Hamilton from 2022.