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Valtteri Bottas: Williams open to letting Finn join Mercedes

Williams have admitted for the first time that they would consider letting Valtteri Bottas join Mercedes in 2017. Mercedes want the Finn to replace Nico Rosberg, who retired after winning the world title last month. Deputy team principal Claire Williams told BBC Sport the team would let Bottas leave "if an experienced, credible alternative was available". Williams suggested Felipe Massa could return, despite retiring at the end of this season. "I'm delighted to see that a team like Mercedes lists Valtteri as a potential replacement for Nico," Williams said. "We have always known Valtteri is one of the sport's key talents and are proud that the championship leaders...
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