Valtteri Bottas reveals a “clear priority” for his 2025 F1 team, aiming to finalize his future within weeks.
Valtteri Bottas has revealed he has a “clear priority” regarding the Formula 1 team he wishes to drive for in 2025 and hopes his future will be settled in the “coming weeks.”
Bottas’s current contract with Sauber expires at the end of the season, and he seems set to leave the Hinwil-based team as Audi prioritizes signing Carlos Sainz.
However, after revealing earlier this month that he had other options, Bottas was seen entering the Williams motorhome in Imola to discuss with team boss James Vowles.
This meeting led to speculation that Bottas was on the verge of returning to Williams, with Vowles admitting the Grove-based team planned to announce news in the coming weeks.
When asked if there had been any updates since Imola or if he had signed with Williams, the Finn denied having signed any contract for 2025.
“Unfortunately, no news,” Bottas said in Monaco. “Honestly, nothing to really add compared to last weekend.”
“I haven’t signed anywhere at the moment.”
Nevertheless, Bottas maintained his position that he is almost certain to remain on the grid next season and is optimistic that his prospects will soon become clear.
When asked if he was close to being 100% certain about his future, Bottas replied, “No, I said it’s only 100% when the pen hits the paper.”
“In this sport, that’s how it works. It’s never 100%, but yes, I would still go for saying it’s 99% done. I have a clear priority. But it’s not signed.”
“I’d like it to be settled soon, which is probably the same for the teams, I suppose, as things are really moving, so hopefully in the next few weeks.”
Bottas is not closing any doors, however.
“I’d say we’re not only talking to one team, let’s put it that way. As long as you’re at 99%, you can’t say no. So there are other teams we’re discussing with.”
“But I clearly have my priority for the future, which I’m not going to tell you. But yes, I have one.”
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