Alfa Romeo announced the signing of former McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl as their new CEO. The team that is currently being operated by Sauber is all set to become Audi in the 2026 season. The Swiss outfit currently races with Valtteri Bottas and rookie-of-the-year, Zhou Guanyu in F1.

The team recently lost its team principal and CEO, Frederic Vasseur. The Frenchman will replace the departing boss Mattia Binotto next season at Ferrari. They replaced Andreas Seidl as the CEO, but not as the team principal. Moreover, his signing has cast doubts over the future of their driving pair of Bottas and Zhou.

According to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, the German does not feel that Bottas’ future at the Swiss team is a lengthy one. However, he feels that the Chinese driver is more established as compared to Valtteri.

Ralf Schumacher said to Sky Sports F1, “I’m curious what ideas Seidl has with the drivers, there are also rumors. Zhou is more or less established, brings in a lot of money, which is not insignificant until Audi really comes along.” [Translated from Google]

“Bottas should not necessarily stay there too long.”

Unlike Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton Once Had a Memorable Experience With “Hot” Fans in a Lift

Bottas helped Alfa Romeo finish P6 in the WCC this season. They finished P9 the season before while Bottas celebrated yet another constructor’s championship in 2021 with Mercedes.

Amidst his future uncertainties, Valtteri Bottas reminisces his Mercedes days

Valtteri Bottas might not be fighting for race wins anymore, but he is adapting to his new role in Sauber. But he admitted to missing his previous teams Williams and Mercedes in a recent interview. Still, the Finn explained how his move to Alfa Romeo has helped his career.

When asked if he missed racing for the Silver Arrows, the Finn told Planet F1, “Of course, you’re always missing all the previous teams in some way.”

Trending

Red Bull Insider Delivers Bad News to Frederic Vasseur as He Reveals Big “Advantage” Over Ferrari

May 13, 2024 02:22 PM EDT

Lando Norris’ Birthday Post Goes Wrong as He Exposes Max Verstappen’s Adventurous Side on Instagram, Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

May 15, 2024 01:50 PM EDT

Kelly Piquet Ditches Boyfriend Max Verstappen to Hail Her “Best Travel Buddy” in Her Latest Social Media Activity

June 28, 2023 02:37 PM EDT

Max Verstappen Makes Massive Blunder as Imola GP Stands Between Dutchman’s Favorite Activity

May 14, 2024 07:41 PM EDT

Ex-Ferrari Boss Blames Christian Horner’s Scandal as the Reason for Red Bull Missing out on Alex Albon, Hours After He Extends Williams Contract

May 15, 2024 07:30 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

He further added, “No doubt, I miss Williams, I miss Mercedes, obviously, I got to know many people there. But, like I’ve said earlier this year, still my feeling is I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else at the moment.”

The former Mercedes driver also said that he needed a change in scenery after adopting the number 2 role to Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.

WATCH THIS STORY: Dramatic F1 moments in Monaco GP history feat. Frozen Bottas

While the future still looms unclear over Battas’ head, he’ll be looking to perform on the track and secure himself a seat for the upcoming seasons. Will Valtteri Bottas remain on the grid or will he face the same fate as Daniel Ricciardo?