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Helmut MARKO: For BOTTAS, the option is WILLIAMS, he will call us in vain

Recently, there have been more and more rumors about the arrival of George Russell in the Mercedes team from 2022 onwards and consequently speculation about how he will continue with Valtteri Bottas.

Since the disastrous racing weekend Grand Prix of Azerbaijan in Baku, social networks are full issues about the future of the Finnish racer, then a member of the Mercedes team.

They are past the weekend Italian media reported that his contract probably will not be extended and that it should be at Mercedes decided to side by side Lewis Hamilton planted in another race car George Russell. Of course, these rumors are nothing new, as many media outlets have already reported that it could really happen most likely scenario and that is change of seats between Mercedes and Williams. Because there are almost no other options.

Helmut Marko in the case of Bottas says that the Finn does not need to call Red Bullbut if he is left without a seat at Mercedes, according to the Austrian, the only option for him is Williams - Photo: HB Press

That's how he sees it Helmut Marko, Chief Consultant Red Bull Racing. "That would be a logical step,”He told colleagues from the portal F1-Insider.com. In his opinion, you are Mercedes he can no longer afford to hold back for long Russella, otherwise the young Briton may turn his back on them. “Bottas doesn't need to call us,”He says clearly Austrian just in case. “There is no place here. I can only imagine exchanging a seat with Russell. I’m sure Williams is the only option for him."

In doing so, the Italian colleagues from Sky Italy reported to be Toto wolff already contacted managers Russella and informed them of his decision. It is unknown at this time when this will be officially announced.    

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