Ahead of the Qatar GP, the veteran driver spoke about his future in F1 and what his motorsports moves in 2025 could be.

Valtteri Bottas says he is nearing an agreement to return to Mercedes as its reserve driver for next year after Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, announced he was leaving.

Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher has announced his departure from the team following the 2024 season. He joined the Brackley outfit in 2023, after ending

Valtteri Bottas will compete at next year’s Race of Champions as he eyes new racing opportunities after missing out on an F1 seat for next year. Bottas, who has been an ever-present on the F1 grid since 2013, has been dropped by Sauber for 2025 with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto replacing the Finn and Zhou Guanyu.

Having been replaced at Sauber for the 2025 Formula 1 season by Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, Valtteri Bottas is likely to return to Mercedes as a reserve but also plans to race at one event

Mercedes reserve Mick Schumacher will leave the Formula One team at the end of the season while Valtteri Bottas looks set to replace the German after deciding against making a full-time switch to IndyCar in 2025.

The Finnish racer was dropped by Sauber in favour of rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, leaving him without a drive in 2025. However, with General Motors-Cadillac joining the grid in 2026 and plenty of drivers out of contract come the end of next season, Bottas fancies his chances of returning to F1.

Valtteri Bottas says he is nearing an agreement to return to Mercedes as its reserve driver for next year after Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion and Formula One royalty Michael Schumacher, announced he was leaving.

Valtteri Bottas is negotiating a return to Mercedes as a reserve driver following Mick Schumacher's departure. Bottas, a former Mercedes racer, aims to mentor rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli and is also exploring opportunities with the incoming Cadillac team.

Valtteri Bottas, who recently lost his spot on the Formula 1 grid, has signed up for next March's Race of Champions. Sauber has replaced the Finnish driver with an entirely new line-up for 2025, featuring rookie Gabriel Bortoleto and veteran racer Nico Hulkenberg.

DOHA - Mercedes reserve Mick Schumacher will leave the Formula One team at the end of the season and Valtteri Bottas looks set to replace the German after deciding against making a full-time switch to IndyCar in 2025.