Valtteri Bottas Thinks That Potential Max Verstappen Transfer to Mercedes Is Nonetheless Doable Regardless of Heated Previous

Stake F1 Team driver Valtteri Bottas mentioned previous conflicts wouldn’t hinder the highly-speculated however unconfirmed switch of reigning world champion Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing to Mercedes.

Verstappen and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton competed for the Drivers’ championship throughout the 2021 F1 season, which is broadly considered one of many biggest seasons ever. 

“I don’t think so because in the end, it’s racing, it is tough competition. That’s F1, that’s normal. There are always rivalries but I don’t think he has burned any bridges anywhere and I think any team would like him,” the ten-time Grand Prix winner mentioned.

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Bottas drove for Mercedes for 5 seasons from 2017 to 2021, contributing to the crew’s success by serving to them safe the World Constructors’ title in every of his seasons with them. 

Throughout 2021, there was a lot stress between the 2 sides, extending even to their crew principals, Christian Horner and Toto Wolff.

Max Verstappen is loyal to 1 Red Bull official

Meanwhile, Verstappen is the topic of quite a few rumors linking him to a possible switch to Mercedes. This comes amid an inside rift inside Red Bull involving crew principal Christian Horner and Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko.

The three-time World Champion hinted that if Marko had been to depart from the crew, it might solid doubt on his future with the Milton Keynes-based outfit.

The 26-year-old feels deeply grateful for Marko due to the numerous assist he supplied throughout his junior profession.

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