Mercedes recently shared on social media that they are feeling the absence of Valtteri Bottas. As the Finnish driver is set to leave Stake F1 after this Formula 1 season, Mercedes expressed their longing for him, hinting at a possible return.
Stake has announced that Gabriel Bortoleto will join Nico Hulkenberg next year, meaning both Guanyu Zhou and Bottas will exit the team. After this announcement, Mercedes posted online with a quote saying, “I miss him and it’s just a sports player,” showing Bottas in his old Mercedes gear.
Possible Return to Mercedes:
On Wednesday, it was revealed that Mercedes might want Bottas back after his five-year stint as Lewis Hamilton‘s teammate. With young talents like George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli on board, having someone experienced like Bottas as a reserve could be beneficial. Fans might think it’s a smart move to mix youth with experience.
Bottas started with Mercedes in 2017, stepping in for Nico Rosberg. During his time there, he helped secure the constructors’ title every season until George Russell replaced him in 2022.
What do you think about this? Could Bottas make a comeback?
