2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg feels that battling other drivers and overtaking were a weakness for Valtteri Bottas compared to Lewis Hamilton. Much of Bottas' time with Mercedes was spent competing towards the front of the pack, but in a 2021 season of shocks and twists, as well as genuinely strong pace from the midfield outfits at times, Bottas on several occasions found himself held up in said midfield. After five seasons with Mercedes though he now moves on to Alfa Romeo, who for their strong ambitions under the new 2022 regulations, are still not likely to be a front-runner as of Bottas' first season with the team. So, since it is likely that Bottas will encounter more midfield...
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