US EditionWilliams Offered Contract to F1 Star Before Signing Carlos Sainz - 'That's F1'
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Valteri Bottas revealed that his return to Williams for the 2025 season was compromised by the arrival of Carlos Sainz. The former Mercedes rider ended up this year without flying after Sauber's decision not to extend his contract for the benefit of the young Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto, promoted from the F2. The Finn had nevertheless started advanced discussions with the Grove team, where he had made his debut in Formula 1 in 2013 before moving…
“I Had the Contract—Until Sainz Walked In”
One driver had the deal in hand—pen ready, smile ready—then another walked in and the vibe changed. What follows is pure paddock comedy: musical chairs, a quick trip back to old friends, and a bold ticket to an American adventure as new rules are coming. It’s the kind of F1 tale where one door shuts, another swings wide, and the quiet guy might end up steering the next era. Meet the Finn, the new face in the room, and the domino that started it …
Bottas was really close to avoiding a gap year.
Valtteri Bottas, during a Mercedes demonstration in South Korea Valtteri Bottas has acknowledged that he agreed to his continuity on the grill with the Williams team. However, the priority was Carlos Sainz and, when he agreed, the Finn had to settle for being a reserve driver in Mercedes.Curiously, Valtteri Bottas was one of the drivers who defended Carlos Sainz when he wanted to take his time to decide with which team he would compete in 2025.T…
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