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Flavio Briatore Shuts Down Bottas Replacement Talk

Summary by sportsmole.co.uk
Jul.7 (GMM)  Flavio Briatore has pushed back against mounting speculation that Valtteri Bottas is being lined up to replace Franco Colapinto at Alpine later this season. At Silverstone, both Bottas and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged that conversations had taken place with Briatore—who recently returned to Alpine in an influential management role—about a potential mid-season switch. But when confronted with the rumour, the 75-year-old Ital…

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Formula 1 is on the verge of a crazy driver change: Mercedes replacement driver Valtteri Bottas is to take over the Alpine cockpit from Franco Colapinto.

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The executive adviser spoke after the statements of the Finn about his possible landing in Franco Colapinto's squirery

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Struggling this season, the French team is already considering its future. While several names are on the table, that of Valtteri Bottas is gaining more and more traction. This information was confirmed by Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

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Flavio Briatore and Toto Wolff talked about the negotiation between the teams by Valtteri Bottas. The Finn also said his thing.

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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