Mercedes have officially confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will be Lewis Hamilton’s partner in the 2017 Formula 1 season as he replaces Nico Rosberg. After confirmation that the Finn has been released by Williams and replaced by Felipe Massa, Mercedes were quick to announce their latest acquisition. Bottas was initially expected to remain at Williams and mentor incoming driver Lance Stroll this season, but that all changed once World Champion Rosberg ended his career. The Williams driver was amongst a host of big names linked with the drive but he and Pascal Wehrlein were always the favourites for the seat. Wehrlein confirmed he was going to race for Sauber, ending all the speculation as it...
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