Valtteri Bottas Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff believes Valtteri Bottas is operating at a higher level than ever before, despite the squad’s decision to cut him loose at season’s end. This year will be Bottas’ fifth and final at the Anglo-German squad, with George Russell being promoted from Williams next season in his place. The Finn in turn will head to Alfa Romeo to replace the retiring Kimi Raikkonen. Bottas has bagged eight podiums from 14 starts in 2021, perhaps none more impressive than his drive from the back row of the grid to third at the most recent race at Monza. The Italian Grand Prix easily could have been a drought-breaking win for Bottas, having qualified fastest...
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