In F1 world circles, the question arises: Where has Bottas ’form from the beginning of this season gone? Because the Finn started the championship very well and quickly won two victories. But since then, he has fallen into the deep shadow of his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
“I didn’t change anything in my racing. I drive as well as I can and in the race car I feel similar to at the beginning of the season. At first, I had momentum on my side, but then it went to Lewis. That's how it goes in sports sometimes, ”explains Bottas. It will now be important for him to “get one hundred percent out of the race car and out of myself, to drive every training session perfectly and to have a strong fast lap in the qualifications. There are a lot of details that have to match. ”
Despite the poorer recent races, his confidence has not changed. “I know I can win. I also know that I am still in the fight for the title. Maybe some people don't believe in it anymore, but I know very well that it is still possible. And that's the most important thing for me. "
However, the Finnish Mercedes racer admitted that his accident at the race in Hockenheim, where he had a good starting point for a great result, came at the wrong time and will not help him negotiate a new contract. “However, I don’t believe one mistake will change that. That doesn’t have to worry me about it. It happens. I did my best and that's how the team sees it. I just have to keep doing my best and focus on good racing. I know I can do better and I plan to do it this weekend. ” After all, Mercedes will make a decision about the 2020 season. ”And then we’ll see how it goes. Now is not the time for stress, simply with full throttle ahead. ”
Team boss Toto Wolff recently said they will decide on the team’s second seat for the 2020 season, Hamilton is on the safe side here, during the summer break. For this reason, it will be very important for Bottas to achieve a resounding result at the Hungaroring, but he is still recommended for the next season. Because in the event of another poor performance, Mercedes reserve racer Esteba Ocon is impatiently waiting on the bench.
