valtteri bottas contract

Valtteri Bottas will continue to race with Mercedes in Formula 1 next year after signing a new contract with the team. "Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff added: "We are very pleased to extend Valtteri's contract with Mercedes for another season at least - and to be able to confirm an unchanged driver line-up for 2019, ahead of our home race in Hockenheim.

Valtteri Bottas insists he is not frustrated that he has been given only a further one-year Mercedes contract. "His relationship with the team, including Lewis, is open and trusting, without any politics at all. This year, with a full winter of preparation, I have been able to make a good step forward -- and I believe that there is still more to come. Those are the ingredients you need when you're fighting strong rivals in both championships and they mirror the values inside the team. Mercedes embraces the same philosophy: They always want to get better and are always hungry for more.

Mercedes F1 team has confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will remain with the squad until at least the end of next season, with a fresh one-plus-one contract. I'm very proud to represent this great team and the three-pointed star on our journey together again next year. Bottas extends Mercedes contract. Having combined for the first time in 2017, the duo has carried Mercedes to three consecutive Constructors’ Championship titles. "The six-time double champions had been the only one of F1's big five teams not to have either of their drivers confirmed for 2020.Since those moves were announced during lockdown back in May, That all leaves Vettel without a drive as it stands, although the four-time champion has been heavily linked to Sergio Perez does have a deal to continue with them until 2022 but is thought would be the drive to make way for Vettel with Lance Stroll staying on. Simon Lazenby and Martin Brundle look ahead to this weekend's 70th Anniversary GP from Silverstone. Hamilton said at the British GP that he expected to stay in F1 for at least three more seasons. When we took the decision in favour of Valtteri for 2019, it wasn't just about his undoubted speed and work ethic, but also a question of character.

Valtteri Bottas has been confirmed as a Mercedes driver for next F1 season.A relaxed Bottas at the drivers’ press conference at Spa-Francorchamps. Valtteri Bottas has signed a deal to continue with Mercedes until at least the end of the 2021 F1 season.Like Lewis Hamilton, the Finn's current deal expires at the end of the year but he is the first of the team's drivers to agree an extension for next season.Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Hamilton-Bottas is the "strongest driver pairing in F1" and the new deal for the latter is "an important first step in retaining this strength for the future".Hamilton and Mercedes are not thought to have yet started formal talks for his new deal yet but the six-time champion is expected to stay too. We have a big battle on our hands right now, so it's good to have the future clear for everybody - it means we can have a full focus on the championship fight. I believe that on paper, and from my experience with the team, Mercedes is the best option for me to achieve that goal in 2020.“We have nine races to go this season and I am determined to keep improving at every one of them.“Now, all my thoughts are on Spa and delivering a strong performance with the team this weekend.”Bottas has won all five of his career races with Mercedes since joining the team in 2017 following the shock retirement of Nico Rosberg.The Finn is 62 points down on Hamilton in the fight for the 2019 title, and is just seven points ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.Ocon is currently the team’s reserve driver, and Wolff had entertained the Frenchman’s ability in F1.However, Bottas has staved off the young gun to keep his seat with the German powerhouse team.“We set Valtteri the challenge of coming back even stronger than we saw him in the first part of 2018 — and he has achieved that, with some really impressive performances in the early races this year,” Wolff said.“Although it has been his most successful first half of a championship so far, he is hungry for more and determined to keep on improving and raising his level.“I’m delighted that he will stay with the team for another season at least — and look forward to seeing him raise the bar even further.”A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites.

"I do see myself going for at least another three years," Hamilton added.As for Bottas, he denied that he is nervous about 2021, even though it is almost August and he is yet to put pen to paper. Mercedes aim to retain the all-conquering partnership of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton for 2021.

"There is no rush, but there is no reason to panic and I feel that we all trust each other, so I hope we will come to an agreement soon." HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Valtteri Bottas has signed a new contract with Mercedes just one day after teammate Lewis Hamilton agreed a two-year deal.Bottas' deal is for a single season plus an option which will guarantee his stay at the team next year and could see him join Hamilton for a fourth season at the team in 2020.

We have not been so lucky in the races this year but the team knows how I am performing, and this is a great sign of confidence in me and my driving. The Finn has secured three victories since joining the team as Nico Rosberg's replacement ahead of the 2017 season.The news was announced just one hour before the opening practice session for the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. "I'm in the fight for the title this year and staying with Mercedes puts me in the best possible position to compete for it next season as well. Valtteri Bottas has agreed a new contract with Mercedes – freeing up team principal Toto Wolff to focus on hammering out fresh terms for talisman Lewis Hamilton. Valtteri Bottas will remain with Mercedes until 2021 after signing a contract extension Credit: PA:Press Association. Valtteri Bottas has secured a new contract to stay at Mercedes in 2021. "Ever since I fell in love with F1 as a kid it's been my dream to one day become world champion," added Bottas. "I enjoy working with the team, and also being team-mates with Lewis -- we have a good relationship, honest and straightforward, and always aiming to get the right results for Mercedes. I am very excited to keep Valtteri in the team and look forward to celebrating many more successes with him."

Mercedes have signed the 28-year-old Finn to a one-year contract extension, with an option to keep him for 2020.