The worst kept secret of the new Formula 1 season was finally confirmed when Mercedes announced that Valtteri Bottas would replace Nico Rosberg and team up with Lewis Hamilton, with team chief Toto Wolff declaring full confidence in the Finn. Wolff told media during the announcement function, 'Valtteri is a no-nonsense guy: down to earth, straightforward and very focused. Pretty Finnish, to be honest, and a great fit for us.' 'He has an impressive track record in the junior categories and nine podiums in F1 but now it's time for the next level, to see how he can step up to challenge for race wins and for championships. 'We have confidence in Valtteri's ability and it's one of the reasons...
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