Mika Hakkinen says he is pleased to see his fellow countryman Valtteri Bottas head to Alfa Romeo where he will be 'trusted for the long term'. Bottas spoke previously about how his rolling contracts did not enable him to fully relax during his time at Mercedes, saying the pressure meant he was 'eaten from inside' about it with the persistent uncertainty surrounding his future. His tussle with George Russell to secure the drive alongside Lewis Hamilton for 2022 was a significant talking point in the paddock until a decision was made, which meant questions continued to swirl about his 2022 plans when nothing had been decided. But now he has made the move to Alfa Romeo, Bottas has spoken...
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