Bottas has indicated that he is not interested in a short-term contract for the 2025 F1 season. As the Swiss-based team he is linked with is set to be rebranded as Audi when the German manufacturer enters F1 in 2026

 

Bottas has made it clear that he is not interested in signing a short-term 1-year contract to stay in F1 for the 2025 season. The Finnish driver whose contract with his current team is set to expire at the end of the 2024 season is now considering his options for the future. With rumors circulating about potential moves to Williams, Haas, or Alpine, Bottas is facing a difficult decision about his next career move. The recent signing of Nico by Sauber for the 2025 season has only added to the uncertainty surrounding Bottas' future in the sport. Despite the speculation Bottas has made a contract demand very clear to the three interested F1 teams. It remains to be seen whether any of them will be able to meet his requirements and secure his services for the upcoming season.

Bottas has indicated that he is not interested in a short-term contract for the 2025 F1 season. As the Swiss-based team he is linked with is set to be rebranded as Audi when the German manufacturer enters F1 in 2026 there are potential complexities in his decision-making process. Moreover the team has shown interest in outgoing Ferrari's Sainz adding another layer of uncertainty to Bottas's future and suggesting a possible parting of ways between him and his current employers by the end of the season.

Bottas was seen meeting with Vowles in the Williams during the recent Imola GP. The 34-year-old driver emphasized the importance of exploring his options by stating the need to check around what's out there while speaking to the media at Imola. This meeting indicates that Bottas is actively considering his next career move and is open to exploring different opportunities within F1.

If Bottas were to make a move to Williams it would mark a return to the team that gave him his F1 debut back in 2013. During his earlier stint with Williams, Bottas achieved nine podium finishes for the Grove-based outfit. His impressive performances caught the attention of Mercedes, leading to his signing as Rosberg's replacement for the 2017 season after Rosberg's retirement following his 2016 World Championship win. A potential reunion with Williams could present an opportunity for Bottas to revisit his roots and contribute to the team's efforts in a new chapter of his career.