File photo of Valtteri Bottas.
Mercedes GP star driver Valtteri Bottas announced on social media that he has signed a new contract with F1 side Alfa Romeo and will be driving for the constructors from next season.
The announcement comes after compatriot and current Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen announced his retirement from Formula One at the end of the season.
According to multiple reports, Bottas’ vacant seat at Mercedes for next season will be filled by young Williams driver George Russell, who influenced the small amount of drives he had made with Mercedes in the absence of the then COVID-19 positive Lewis Hamilton. Is. The 2020 Shakir Grand Prix and this season have also been impressive with Williams – including a podium finish.
Alfa Romeo further quoted Bottas as saying: “A new chapter is opening in my racing career: I am excited to join Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN for 2022 and to become a new challenger with a reputable manufacturer. Alfa Romeo is a brand that needs no introduction, they have written some great pages in Formula One history and it is an honor to represent this marque.”
According to an official statement from Alfa Romeo, Bottas has signed a multi-year contract with the manufacturers.
“Valtteri Bottas will join Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN for the 2022 season and beyond, after the Finnish driver signed a multi-year deal with the Hinville-based team,” the official statement read. “Bottas, a nine-time Grand Prix winner, joins the team as it heralds a significant transition into a new era of Formula One, with sweeping regulation changes providing a unique opportunity to move to the front of the grid.”
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