Has Valtteri Bottas teased F1 future in social media post?
15th August 2024Kick Sauber’s Valtteri Bottas is enjoying some time in California, amid the annual Formula 1 summer break, but is it a tease to his future plans?
Feature image credit: Valtteri Bottas (on X)
Finnish F1 driver, and 10-time race winner, Bottas has revealed a post on social media claiming that he is enjoying some time in the States – and potentially teasing his F1 future.
Kick Sauber is yet to announce their second driver to partner alongside Nico Hulkenberg, who was confirmed to join the team earlier this year before they transition into Audi in 2026.
However, on a social media post, Bottas was pictured in his team kit in front of an Audi R8 which has ‘VB’ and ‘77’ incorporated into the side of the car.
On X, he said:
“Fun day in California. More to come eventually about our secret mission with @Hyland”
One of their drivers, Bottas finds himself out of contract this season and remains searching for a seat next season, amongst other drivers vying to do the same – including teammate Zhou Guanyu.
Only four seats remain with two already pencilled in – just needing to be confirmed – with Kimi Andrea Antonelli at Mercedes and either Daniel Ricciardo or Liam Lawson at VCARB.
This leaves Alpine – alongside Pierre Gasly – and Kick Sauber with Hulkenberg.
Whilst this may tease a pending announcement from Bottas to sign up with Audi/Kick Sauber, or just simply a promotional partnership for the Finn, time will tell as the season heads towards its natural conclusion.
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