Valtteri Bottas says he has been told not to worry about Sebastian Vettel taking his place at Mercedes next year.
Bottas has driven for Mercedes since the start of 2017 but, like teammate Lewis Hamilton, is out of contract with the reigning champions at the end of this season. Team boss Toto Wolff said Mercedes would prioritise its current drivers in its contract negotiations, but did not rule out considering Mercedes-contracted Williams driver George Russell and four-time world champion Vettel.
Vettel is a free agent for 2021 after announcing earlier this year that he will not renew his Ferrari contract.