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Finn remains as Lewis Hamilton's team for 2019, with the option of continuing for 2020 as well; Mercedes has confirmed the new two-year term for Hamilton Thursday
Last update: 20/07/18 09:05
Valtteri Bottas has signed a new contract with Mercedes to stay with the world champions.
signed two years ago to replace Nico Rosberg after the retirement of the then world champion, will continue as Lewis Hamilton's teammate for the 2019 season with an option for an additional year in 2020.
Confirmation of the extension of Bottas' contract closely follows Mercedes announcing Thursday that Hamilton had signed a two-year extension.
Hamilton signs a new Mercedes deal for 2019 and 2020
With two secured Mercedes seats, Daniel Ricciardo should sign a contract extension to stay at Red Bull
But there could still be some movement at Ferrari where Charles Leclerc is ready to replace Kimi Raikkonen as a teammate of Sebastian Vettel.
Bottas is currently just fifth in the field of ionation drivers. But his season was marked by bad luck and his results were an accurate representation of his performances.
"We have not been as lucky in the races this year, but the team knows how I play, and it's a great" I enjoyed working with the team. Team, and also be with my teammates with Lewis. We have a perfect relationship, honest and direct, and we always try to get the good result. Mercedes results. "
In 2017, his first year at Mercedes after joining Williams, Bottas scored more than 300 points to finish only behind Hamilton and Vettel in the standings.
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