Valtteri Bottas reveals test programme as he works on F1 return
Valtteri Bottas will have further outings in F1 cars this ye🥀ar as he looks to secure a𒊎 full-time return to the sport.
168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Valtteri Bottas has revealed he has more F1 test 𝐆outings planned as part of his▨ Mercedes reserve driver role.
The 35-year-old Finn last week got back behind the wheel of an F1 car for the first time since losing his Sauber seat for 2025 when he drove McLaren’s M🦄CL60 from 2023🥃 at Barcelona.
Botta﷽s drove the McLaren under F1’s testing of previous cars (TPC) regulations as part of the team’s agreement with engine supplier Mercedes to have access to their pool of F1 res♌erves.
But Bottas says he will also🐓 conduct s🍸ome TPC running for the Silver Arrows this year.
“For me the im🏅portant thing for me this year was that I could do so✃me testing,” Bottas told Sky Sports F1 at the Japanese Grand Prix.
“That was the keyﷺ for me🎉. Actually last week I was back on track with McLaren. That was good fun. We’ve got quite a few tests lined up with Mercedes, some of the TPC stuff etc.
“For now I will see if that is enough [to stay sharp]. If I feel like it’s not enough to keep that racing fitness and shape then I will look at doing one-off races but so far 🍷so good.”
Bottas seeking F1 return for 2026
Despite enjoying his new role with Merced🌞es, Bottas remains determined to secure a full-♛time F1 return for 2026.
The 10-time grand prix winner has been linked as a cand✃idate for one of the two seats with Cadillac when th⭕e American outfit enters F1 next season.
Cadillac have made it clear they are seeking an experie💫nced F1 driver t🌺o place in one of their cars for their debut campaign.
“I always knew it was going to be a different role and d🐈ifferent feeling being at the race weekends not racing, but I think for me it’s still the best t🐎hing to do, to be part of a good team,” Bottas added.
“It’s nice to be part of a good brand and be around and still ke🦹ep up to date with what’s happening in F1, because it’s a sport that evolves so quickly within one year.
“I would love to be racing. That’s the goal ultimately. Whatever opportunities there may b🀅e, of course I’ll be looking around.”
Asked if he is having any discussions with teams for 2026, a tight-lipped Bottas♋ replied: “Of course there’s discussions.
“I’m a driver who wants to get back on the grid so ꦓof course. That’s the target. I’m not done with the sport ye𒉰t.”
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