Yea, I didn't expect that Mercedes would sign Antonelli straight away with Sainz being at merc for a year, but now its more and more likely to be kimi..
Still, maybe botASS could make a return there until kimi is ready.
Yeah I think Bottas would probably be the best option. We already know it would be only a one, maybe two year contract so getting someone who already knows the team is the easiest route.
With longevity a key factor in Bottas’ contract negotiations, he said he’d be open to having a chat with Mercedes if a longer-team deal was on the table.
“Only if it was a lot more than a one-year contract,” he said, when asked outright if a return to Mercedes was something he’d be interested in.
“If it was a one-year deal, then it wouldn’t make sense for me. But, for long-term, of course there could be a discussion.”
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Knuschberkeks@feddit.de · 7 pts · 2y
Man I was so hoping he might get to drive for Mercedes for one season until Antonelli is ready.
idk_a_cool_username@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Yea, I didn't expect that Mercedes would sign Antonelli straight away with Sainz being at merc for a year, but now its more and more likely to be kimi.. Still, maybe botASS could make a return there until kimi is ready.
Knuschberkeks@feddit.de · 1 pts · 2y
Yeah I think Bottas would probably be the best option. We already know it would be only a one, maybe two year contract so getting someone who already knows the team is the easiest route.
idk_a_cool_username@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Scratch that actually
https://www.planetf1.com/news/valtteri-bottas-exclusive-factor-for-mercedes-return-in-2025
Rapidcreek@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Sainz and Hulkenberg are a great combo.
IndiBrony@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
If they have anything close to a race-winning car I'm gonna be so erect.
Rapidcreek@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Their WEC cars were pretty awesome. Owned the series for years in different configurations
FrostyTrichs@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 2y
Didn't see that one coming.
GeneralEmergency@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y
Sort of cooled my view on Audi, not going to lie.