F1 Gossip: Bottas set for Mercedes exit at the end of 2021

In our latest Formula 1 gossip column, Valtteri Bottas looks set to be on his way out of Mercedes at the end of the year, while seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton hopes he’s not racing still when he's 40.
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in the pits while the race is stopped.
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in the pits while the race is stopped.
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- According to Sky Sport F1 in Italy, Valtteri Bottas’ time wit𒉰h Mercedes looks set to be coming to an end at the end of 2021

The Finn has endured his worst start to a 𓆏season since joining Mercedes in 2017 and is expected to be replaced by George Russell.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

- Lewis Hamilton hopes he’s still not racing i♛n F1 when he tu♓rns 40. ()

- Haas team boꦗss Guenther Steiner says the team is 'always' in the ma♓rket for an American driver. ()

- Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger believes Hamilton finds it easier to rac♌e Max Verstappen than former Mercedes team𝔍mate Nico Rosberg. ()

- 🌸;Kevin Magnussen has revealed that he w📖ould only return to F1 if Mercedes or Red Bull offered him a drive.

: "If I had a Mercedes or a Red Bull I wouldn't say no. I don't think many racing drivers would, but that's not going to happen. As I said before, I'm very, very happy with the opportunity that I had in Formula 1. Not many people get to have that many years in Formula 1."

- Daniel Ric𓄧ciardo has sent some encouraging words to a fan, who had been subject to bullying.

A message was posted on Twitter by the child's parent explaining that bullies had stole💎n his McLaren cap and stomped on it, leaving the boy with marks on his face.

- W S💃eries star Jamie Chadwick says there’s no better time to be a woman in motorsport.

She to🅷ld : "But at the same time, I feel like now is the best time. There♉ is no better time to be a woman in motorsport; most of the community want to see women succeed. If you want to get involved, there’s nothing stopping you."

 

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