Valtteri Bottas would like to be a part of Audi in the future, however the driver said he may need to impose a “hard deadline” in order to make that happen.
Bottas reportedly is one of numerous options in play for Stake F1 in 2025 ahead of the organization’s transition to Audi the following year.
“The situation I’m in now with only one seat available, of course there is a risk,” Bottas said. “I love F1 and I want to race in F1. So naturally, it’s a bit of an odd situation but that’s where we are. I’ve had lots of time to think about different things.
“I’m always positive. I always stay positive because I really feel and believe that I should be in that seat. I feel like I would be best in the interest of the team. So that’s why I’m staying positive.”
Williams driver Franco Colapinto, 21, reportedly is another option for Audi.
“They obviously have options, but in the end it’s kind of come down to experience versus youth,” the 35-year-old Bottas said. “They have all the time in the world. Unless at some point, I need to set a hard deadline.”
Bottas joined the Sauber Ferrari team in 2024 following stints with Alfa Romeo, Mercedes and Williams. The Finland native has 10 Formula One wins, most recently at the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix.
–Field Level Media
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