There is also talk that Formula E champion Nyck De Vries, also a Mercedes junior driver, may take a look at him.
see photosRaikkonen returned to the Sauber team in 2019 after being replaced by Charles Leclerc at Ferrari
French broadcaster Canal+ has claimed the most experienced driver in Formula One history will leave it later this year. Kimi Raikkonen, who is the last man to win a world title with Ferrari, will end his career later this year as he completes 18 years in the sport. The former Ferrari driver who has been at Alfa Romeo, which was also their first F1 team in 2001, will likely be replaced by fellow Finn, Valtteri Bottas currently Lewis Hamilton’s partner in the world championship-winning Mercedes team. Bottas is expected to be replaced by the sensational George Russell who is a Mercedes junior driver but currently drives on loan for Williams.
Valtteri Bottas is in danger of losing his Mercedes seat for some time
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Canal+ expects to be announced soon during the Italian GP weekend in two weeks. Earlier, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff had revealed that a decision had been taken on who would partner with Lewis Hamilton in the 2022 season, but he remained silent on revealing more. Bottas and Russell were also concerned about the situation.
It has also been reported that if Russell leaves for Mercedes, Williams is eyeing former Red Bull driver Alex Albon who is currently racing in DTM. He is also Red Bull’s current development and reserve driver but since Sergio Perez has signed an extension for 2022, the prospect of Albon returning to Red Bull is unlikely for 2022. Williams also had an eye on Nico Hulkenberg for the lead driver role, but one way or the other Russell’s teammate Nicolas Latifi would be retained as he has impressed on the track as well as the investment money that comes with it. The team needs
2007 world champion not setting the grid on fire despite a decent Alfa Romeo being outscored by Williams
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There is also talk that Formula E champion Nike de Vries, who is also Mercedes’ junior driver, could be roped in. He can be signed by either Williams or Alfa Romeo. Ferrari has relinquished a driver’s slot on the Alfa Romeo team, currently held by Antonio Gionvinazzi who is out of contract next year.
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