Valtteri Bottas was not aware of the possible discussions between Andretti and Alfa Romeo
As the rumor of a buyout of the Sauber team by Andretti continues to grow, Valtteri Bottas assures that he was not aware of these discussions when signing his contract for 2022.
The recent winner of the Turkish Grand Prix, who was not renewed at Mercedes, will drive an Alfa Romeo next season, instead of his illustrious compatriot Räikkönen. But since the Finn’s signing, rumors have been circulating about a takeover of the Sauber team by Michael Andretti.
Did Bottas know what he was signing up for? He denies it. “I was not aware when I negotiated my contract,” he said Thursday at a press conference. “Anyway, I have no idea if it’s likely to happen or not. However, I am convinced that the people who will make the decision will know what is best for the team in the long term. I don’t have much to say on the subject, it’s the commercial side of F1. As long as the team has the key people who, from my point of view, can do a good job, that’s what matters.”
Would Valtteri Bottas look favorably on Andretti’s arrival, if that were the case? « Why not? As a future driver for Alfa Romeo, it would be good to know a little more about the plans for the future. It is true that it is a big name but again, I don’t know more ».
As a reminder, the future teammate of the Finn is still not known.
