Mercedes has decided: Bottas' future seems to have been clarified

Accordingly, Mercedes has decided to go into another year with the Finn. The decision could be announced during the first Grand Prix weekend after the summer break in Spa-Francorchamps.

The question of whether Mercedes should continue with Bottas or promote the young Frenchman Esteban Ocon is currently probably the loudest discussed in the paddock whispers. Media reports, especially from Finland and France, agree that Mercedes motorsport director Toto Wolff has decided in principle for Bottas and wants to place Ocon with another team. Renault is considered the most likely option for the 22-year-old, with Haas mentioned as an alternative.

Did Hamilton stand up for Bottas? According to rumors, World Cup leader Hamilton lobbied for Bottas to stay. “We make our choice solely in the interests of the team, but since Lewis has been with us for a long time, I gave him our shortlist and asked him for his opinion,” Wolff told Gazzetta dello Sport. Another factor is that a decision against Bottas would make the second half of the season more complicated within the team. The Finn's willingness to support Hamilton in the race for the world title would then be in doubt.

Hamilton leads the world championship after 12 of 21 races. The Briton is 62 points ahead of Bottas and 69 points ahead of the Dutchman Verstappen. Nothing has been decided yet, but if the 34-year-old keeps up his pace and the competitors can't improve, it will be far away by the end of October or the beginning of November at the latest.

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Mercedes has decided: Bottas' future seems to have been clarified

According to several media reports, Valtteri Bottas' Formula 1 future should be clarified.

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