BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) Mercedes remains uncommitted as to when – or if – driver Valtteri Bottas will be given a new contract.
The Finnish driver joined from Williams in an emergency move after world champion Nico Rosberg stunned Mercedes by retiring just days after securing the Formula One title.
Bottas, who was given a one year deal, has exceeded expectations given how well he has settled in as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate. He has won one race and secured three further podium finishes and a pole position, putting him in third place in the championship race.
Bottas, who says he is not in discussions with other teams, wants a long-term contract.