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‘Time for Bottas to step up to the challenge'

Mercedes motorsport director Toto Wolff says it is time for Valtteri Bottas to 'step up' and prove that he is ready for 'race wins and for championships.' The Finn has joined Mercedes ahead of the 2017 championship, called up to fill the seat vacated by 2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg. It is a huge challenge for the former Williams driver, but one that Wolff believes he can rise to. 'Valtteri is a no-nonsense guy: down to earth, straightforward and very focused,' said the Austrian. '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...
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