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After a series of unconvincing performances, Valtteri Bottas has come under fire from Mercedes critics. Moreover, rumor has it that the Finnish driver is moving away from Silver Arrows, with George Russell being seen as the favorite to replace him.
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Meanwhile, two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen understands that compatriot Valtteri Bottas has been criticized far too much at Mercedes. Additionally, the Flying Finn believes Silver Arrows should keep Bottas for next season.
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What did Mika Hakkinen say?
He is criticized far too much. Driving alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is no easy feat. Being talented and quick is not enough. The experience of these people is incredible. You don’t learn it on the Internet or in books, said Mika Hakkinen in an interview with RTL.
Formula 1 F1 Steiermark Grand Prix Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria, June 26, 2021. Mercedes Valtteri Bottas after qualifying for second place REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger.
Additionally, Mika Hakkinen believes the Brackley-based team are happy with their number two driver.
Within the team I’m sure they say: Valtteri: You are a fantastic racing driver, said the two-time world champion. There is an old saying, according to Hakkinen: if you have a clock that is ticking, don’t open it and try to improve it. Just let it run. (Quotes translated via Google)
In other words: Mercedes are expected to extend Valtteri Bottass’ contract and employ him as Lewis Hamilton’s winger in 2022.
Hamilton wants me to stay at Mercedes: Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas, who has been Lewis Hamilton’s teammate since 2017, believes the Briton would like to have him as a teammate for next season.
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As quoted by theGrandPX.news, when asked if seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton wanted him to be his teammate for next season, Bottas replied: Yes, Lewis told me directly that he would like me to be his teammate.
Formula 1 British Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone, Silverstone, Great Britain on July 18, 2021. Mercedes Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the race with third place Mercedes Valtteri Bottas REUTERS / Peter Cziborra.
Together we can do very well, but it is a fact that the pilots do not have a huge impact on these decisions. There is a bigger machine behind it that ultimately makes these decisions.
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