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Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
'Loyal helper' Bottas deserves seat - Ecclestone
James Allison thinks Valtteri Bottas "deserves" his seat at Mercedes.
Jul 1, 07:56
 Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Only 'details' left in Hamilton talks - Wolff
Toto Wolff is confident he will soon reach a deal to keep Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes beyond 2021.
Jun 30, 07:01
 Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Williams waiting for Mercedes' Russell decision
Williams boss Jost Capito thinks George Russell would be "very happy" to stay with the famous British team in 2022.
Jun 27, 07:42
 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Wolff rules out another one-year deal for Hamilton
Toto Wolff has ruled out a new one-year contract for Lewis Hamilton.
Jun 27, 07:40
 Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Styrian Grand Prix on June 26, 2021
Lewis Hamilton hoping weather can help Mercedes catch Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen was fastest in qualifying.
Jun 26, 17:51
 Max Verstappen pictured during qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix on June 26, 2021
Max Verstappen storms to pole position for Styrian Grand Prix
The championship leader finished 0.194 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas with rival Lewis Hamilton back in third.
Jun 26, 14:22
 Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Question of Bottas or Russell for 2022 'open' - Wolff
The question of who Lewis Hamilton's teammate will be in 2022 is still "open", according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.
Jun 26, 07:44
 Jenson Button pictured in May 2017
Jenson Button: 'Lewis Hamilton's greatest achievement could still be to come'
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell could be teammates at Mercedes next season.
Jun 25, 12:41
 Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Red Bull 2022 driver lineup firmer than Mercedes'
Red Bull's driver lineup appears all but set in stone for 2022, with Sergio Perez apparently right on track for a new contract.
Jun 25, 06:48
 Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
F1 system to allow mass crowds 'works' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has allayed fears about spectators returning to Formula 1 circuits en masse.
Jun 25, 06:47
 Lewis Hamilton in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Lewis Hamilton holds 'positive discussions' over new Mercedes deal
The world champion's current deal runs out at the end of the season.
Jun 24, 15:53
 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Bottas' winter decision deadline was 'joke' - Wolff
Toto Wolff says he was "joking" when he declared that Mercedes' decision about Valtteri Bottas' future could be delayed until as late as February next year.
Jun 20, 08:07
 Paul Ricard French Grand Prix
F1 drivers boycotted Pirelli meeting - report
Formula 1 drivers reportedly boycotted a meeting with Pirelli officials at Paul Ricard, as the saga of the mysterious Baku blowouts continues.
Jun 18, 08:11
 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Bottas, Russell not confirming 2022 rumours
Valtteri Bottas and George Russell are giving little away at Paul Ricard amid swirling rumours about their future.
Jun 18, 08:08
 Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Williams not ruling out Russell-Bottas swap
Valtteri Bottas' future looks set to take centre stage this weekend at Paul Ricard.
Jun 16, 07:14
 Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Williams is Bottas' 'only option' for 2022 - Marko
Rumours are gaining steam that George Russell is definitely set to replace Valtteri Bottas for 2022 and beyond.
Jun 15, 07:20
 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Hamilton hopes to retire by 40
Lewis Hamilton is hinting once again that his retirement from Formula 1 lies not too far around the next corner.
Jun 14, 07:16
 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Bottas must 'find his form again' - Berger
Valtteri Bottas will play "an important role" in the Lewis Hamilton versus Max Verstappen head-to-head battle for the 2021 world championship.
Jun 10, 07:00
 Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
F1 'laughing' at Wolff's anti-Bottas bias - Popov
Toto Wolff's double standard in relation to his two drivers at Mercedes has become amusingly obvious, according to a Formula 1 commentator.
Jun 10, 06:58
 Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
'Time' to put Russell in Bottas' car - media
The latest buzz on the Formula 1 rumour mill is that Valtteri Bottas remains in danger of losing his Mercedes seat - perhaps even within 2021.
Jun 9, 07:04
 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Chassis fault is 'logical' explanation - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas' chances of keeping his seat at Mercedes took another hit at Baku with a miserable weekend of pace for the Finn.
Jun 7, 08:36
 Charles Leclerc pictured in June 2021
Charles Leclerc edges out Lewis Hamilton for Azerbaijan pole
The British driver will start Sunday's race in Baku ahead of Max Verstappen.
Jun 5, 13:52
 Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Bottas denies blame for botched Monaco pitstop
Valtteri Bottas has hit back at his Mercedes boss's suggestion that the Finnish driver was at least partly to blame for his retirement from the Monaco GP.
Jun 4, 07:05
 Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Russell could be eyeing Mercedes split - pundit
Another option may be shaping up for George Russell's next move in Formula 1.
Jun 3, 06:39
 Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
George Russell a 'future world champion' - Alonso
George Russell is a "future champion", according to two-time title winner and F1 legend Fernando Alonso.
May 28, 06:42
 Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Bottas out, Russell in for 2022 - source
The signs are growing ever clearer about the likelihood of a driver change at Mercedes for 2022.
May 24, 06:32
 Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff tips Schumacher to stay in F1
Toto Wolff says he has seen enough to predict "a career in Formula 1" for Michael Schumacher's son.
May 23, 06:35
 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Bottas to 'prioritise' his interests, not Mercedes'
If he had to choose between his own interests or the interests of the team, Valtteri Bottas says he would steer away from the latter.
May 23, 06:29
 Charles Leclerc pictured in May 2021
Charles Leclerc takes pole at Monaco despite heavy crash
Charles Leclerc could face a grid penalty if certain parts of his car need to be changed.
May 22, 15:01
 Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Mercedes quits tyre test over budget cap concerns
Mercedes has pulled out of next week's Pirelli tyre test at Paul Ricard, citing concerns about staying under the 2021 budget cap.
May 22, 07:54
 Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Russell happy to be out of contract for 2022
George Russell says he will be a free agent next year, in yet another sign that he may be lining up to become Lewis Hamilton's next teammate.
May 20, 06:36
 George Russell pictured on August 28, 2020
Mercedes should put Russell in race seat - Schumacher
Mercedes should put George Russell in a race seat "in the medium term", according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
May 18, 07:28
 Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Russell shouldn't have apologised - Capito
George Russell didn't need to apologise for his high speed crash with Valtteri Bottas, after which the British driver slapped the helmet of his Finnish rival.
May 17, 06:31
 Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
'Difficult' for Williams to keep Russell - boss
Williams boss Jost Capito admits it will be "difficult" for the British team to hold onto George Russell.
May 17, 06:28
 Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Bottas the best 'water carrier' for Hamilton
Mercedes should keep Valtteri Bottas because he is a "good water carrier" for Lewis Hamilton.
May 13, 06:43
 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Wolff wants more than another one-year Hamilton deal
Toto Wolff wants Lewis Hamilton to sign more than another one-year contract.
May 11, 06:42
 Spanish GP 2014
F1 not ruling out Barcelona chicane axe
Formula 1 is not ruling out approving a major modification to the Barcelona layout in order to spice up the racing action.
May 10, 07:20
 Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Wolff suggests Ocon likely to stay at Alpine
Esteban Ocon does not appear to be in the running for a works Mercedes seat for 2022.
May 9, 06:52
 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Valtteri Bottas tops first practice for Spanish Grand Prix
The Mercedes driver edged out Max Verstappen in the first running at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.
May 7, 11:29
 Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Bottas adds expletive to Mercedes axe rumours
Valtteri Bottas had an expletive ready when he was asked in Barcelona about rumours he could be about to be replaced by George Russell.
May 7, 07:23
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