As the F1 world waits for Toto Wolff to confirm his Mercedes drivers for the F1 2026 season, the team principal has teased a “watch this space” announcement.

But no, it’s not relating to George Russell or Kimi Antonelli. It’s to do with reserve driver Valtteri Bottas.

Mercedes: Hopefully, that door is going to open

Bottas spent five years on the Formula 1 grid with Mercedes , during which he was billed as “a sensational wingman” by Wolff as he played a key role in Lewis Hamilton’s run of Drivers’ titles, while also helping Mercedes win five teams’ trophies to bring its tally to eight on the trot.

Finishing on the season’s podium in four of his five years at the Brackley squad, Bottas wasn’t able to emulate Hamilton’s success, but such was his impact that the team re-signed him when h

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