Valtteri Bottas has an option to remain with the present Alfa Romeo team until 2024, as part of a two plus-one year contract he entered into prior to the 2022 season.
Despite initial promise following his move from Mercedes, Alfa Romeo’s performance has diminished, and the team is currently ranked ninth in the constructors’ championship.
This situation coincides with preparations for the team’s complete acquisition by German automaker Audi, slated to join F1 at the beginning of 2026.
Bottas has, in the past, been hesitant to speculate too far into the future regarding the team’s prospects. However, he has now conceded that staying with the team as it transitions into the Audi era could be beneficial.
When questioned about his interest in remaining with the team until 2026, Bottas responded, “The more I think about it, yes. For me, it’s an interesting era for the team. When you are concentrated on the present, you often avoid thinking too far into the future – but if I really contemplate it, and the long-term strategy, then it would be logical.”
He added that it would be highly motivating for him to be a part of it, though discussions about this possibility are still in the future. “Let’s see, it is still a while away. I’m sure eventually we will have some discussions, but not yet.”
With Audi’s impending takeover, some believe that the team’s current advancement is being stymied by its focus on long-term goals.
However, Bottas has refuted any suggestion that Alfa Romeo’s current season is being negatively impacted by being in a state of limbo, waiting for Audi.
He explained, “Looking from the outside, it could appear that way, that people are just waiting for Audi to arrive and so on. But this is not the situation. Everyone is working hard, everyone is pushing. We’re not idling. The field is now extremely competitive, and if you don’t begin the season at the right pace, then recovery is challenging. So we’re pressing forward, we’re not stagnating.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about fokus keyword: Bottas
What is Valtteri Bottas’s contract situation with Alfa Romeo?
Valtteri Bottas has an option to remain with the present Alfa Romeo team until 2024, as part of a two plus-one year contract he entered into prior to the 2022 season.
Is Alfa Romeo preparing for a takeover by Audi?
Yes, Alfa Romeo is in the process of preparing for a full takeover by German automaker Audi, which is slated to join F1 at the beginning of 2026.
How has Alfa Romeo’s performance been recently?
Alfa Romeo’s performance has diminished, and the team is currently ranked ninth in the constructors’ championship.
Has Bottas confirmed his plans to stay with the team into the Audi era?
Bottas has expressed that the idea of staying with the team as it transitions into the Audi era is becoming more appealing, but he has not confirmed his decision yet. Discussions are still in the future.
Is Alfa Romeo’s current season being negatively impacted by the upcoming Audi takeover?
Bottas has refuted any suggestion that Alfa Romeo’s current season is being negatively impacted by being in a state of limbo, waiting for Audi. He insists that everyone is working hard and pushing, and the team is not stagnating.
More about fokus keyword: Bottas
- Valtteri Bottas’s Profile
- Alfa Romeo Racing Official Website
- Audi’s Entrance into F1
- F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings
5 comments
what about the rest of the team? Bottas is great an all but if the cars not there, he can’t do miracles. More investment maybe?
Go Bottas! He deserves a chance, can’t wait for the Audi era to start! this could be big!
The team’s been strugglin lately, and now theyre banking on Audi’s takeover? hmm, could be good or bad, i guess time will tell.
Bottas sticking with Alfa Romeo? sounds like a plan, but will it really turn around? not so sure about this one
I think Bottas is a great driver, hope he finds his pace with Alfa Romeo. Audi’s entry into F1 sounds excitin, can’t wait to see what happens next.