via Getty
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 04: Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Mercedes GP prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on December 04, 2021 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Bryn Lennon – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
via Getty
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 04: Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Mercedes GP prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on December 04, 2021 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Bryn Lennon – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Valtteri Bottas has moved to Alfa Romeo this season to make a way for George Russell. In light of this, Will Buxton has shared his thoughts on Valtteri’s upcoming 2022 season. The F1 broadcaster and journalist believes that the former Mercedes man will not be able to win a race this season.
Valtteri Bottas had some decent years at Mercedes. The Finn had been partnering with Lewis Hamilton from the 2017 season. Since he joined the Brackley-based team, he has been an absolute supportive teammate to the seven times world champion.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
View this post on Instagram
Will was recently seen talking to F1 enthusiasts Fabio Bocca and Jake Boys on their PitStop podcast. When asked if Bottas can fetch a win this season, Buxton replied, “Okay, that’s not gonna happen. Love Valtteri to bits, love you to bits but no that’s not gonna happen.” The British reporter further stated, “If that happens I’ll get Valtteri tattooed on me.”
What might hinder Valtteri Bottas to pick up a win this season?
Bottas moved to Alfa Romeo, the team that finished in P9 in Constructor’s Championship last season. With just 13 points in the bag, they were just ahead of Haas, who got no points the entire season. Considering the teams’ 2021 performance, as well as the reliability issues they faced during the Barcelona pre-season testing, it seems unlikely that the Finn would pick up a win this season.
Read More: Schumacher Invalidates Bottas Bold Prediction for Lewis Hamilton & George Russell
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Moreover, the competition is expected to become more fierce this time around. With the new cars designed to make the sport more competitive, the top teams, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren, will try and make the best out of it.
via Imago
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 05: Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 Team, after the race during the Grand Prix Formula One of Saudi Arabia on December 05, 2021 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Cristiano Barni/ATPImages)
Last season Mercedes and Red Bull picked up 20 wins out of 22 races. The other two were won by McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo and Alpine’s Esteban Ocon.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story: Rihanna’s Relationship with F1 Star Lewis Hamilton
Apart from the top four teams, Aston Martin, AlphaTauri, and even Alpine seem in a good position to pick up a win, if the big four fail on a given day. All in all, Valtteri Bottas winning a race in Alfa Romeo currently seems like a distant dream. However, with luck on Finn’s side, he might pull up a victory who knows.
