Mercedes have finally confirmed their 2017 driver line-up with Valtteri Bottas hired as Lewis Hamilton's new team-mate. The Finn, who has swapped Williams for the world champions, certainly seems the sensible choice, but is he the right choice to replace the retiring Nico Rosberg? On the back of his move, here are 10 reasons why Bottas suits Mercedes - at least for the time being. Quick enough to score pointsMercedes need two drivers to score consistent points if they are to see off their rivals in 2017 - after all the Constructors' Championship is what decides the prize money. Bottas certainly has pace having won the GP3 title in 2011, dominating the second half of the season, and...
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