Will Bottas leave Mercedes in 2021?

After five years with Mercedes, it was announced during the second half of the 2021 F1 season that Valtteri Bottas would be leaving the team at the end of the year.

Who will Bottas drive for in 2021?

Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas to race for Alfa Romeo in F1 2022 After much speculation and intrigue Valtteri Bottas confirmed that he will be leaving the Mercedes-AMG F1 team at the end of 2021 and joining Alfa Romeo.

Why do Hamilton and Rosberg hate each other?

Rosberg was furious after the race, saying his teammate’s turn 1 move had been “one step too far”. He tossed the second-place cap right back at Hamilton who had thrown it to him as they waited to take the podium and refused to participate in the traditional champagne spraying on the podium.

Who will replace Bottas in Mercedes?

George Russell
But their partnership will end in 2022, because Mercedes this year signed George Russell of England, who currently races for Williams, to replace Bottas, 32.

Why are Mercedes letting Bottas go?

Outgoing Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas claims he had already decided to leave the team if he was only offered another short-term contract. Bottas is moving to Alfa Romeo in 2022 after signing a multi-year deal with the Sauber-run team that is on course to finish ninth in the constructors’ championship.

Who will partner Lewis Hamilton in 2022?

George Russell will line up alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2022 after the Briton signed a long-term race deal with Mercedes.

Is Verstappen from a rich family?

Father, Jos Verstappen was a successful F1 driver and mother, Sophie Kupmen was a karting racer. Father, Antonio is a successful businessman and politician. Father, Carlos Sainz was a successful rally driver. Father, Adam Norris is a retired millionaire businessman.

Do Hamilton and Rosberg speak?

Post-racing relationship A year after Rosberg retired, Hamilton said in an interview that he had no desire to fix his friendship with Rosberg and the two had barely spoken, despite living nearby to one-another in Monaco.

Is Lewis Hamilton with Nicki Minaj?

Nicki Minaj and Lewis Hamilton just seemingly confirmed they are dating. The rapper and race car driver got up close and personal while speeding around the deserts of Dubai. Nicki straddled the Formula One racer in a Versace ensemble as they zoomed around the sand dunes together.

Are Nico and Lewis friends now?

Are Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg still friends? Rosberg’s retirement came as a shock to the F1 world. Although Hamilton and Rosberg do not share a close relationship as they did during their younger days, the mutual respect between the two still remains. The Brit spoke highly of Rosberg after his retirement.