Valtteri Bottas hasn’t been able to defeat his teammate since the time he joined and always comes second to the Knight. He finished last season with 223 points, but it wasn’t good enough to stop Hamilton from winning his seventh title.However, Bottas made comments stating that he would not have any regret if he lost to Hamilton again.
However, the Finn has shown potential and has beaten Lewis, and often match his performance around the track on a number of occasions since joining the Silver Arrows in 2017 after replacing Nico Rosberg.
Valtteri Bottas says that he should have put in more effort and could have done things better
The Finn said, “Of course, in a way, it would be disappointing, because I’ve been teammates with Lewis now several years, and obviously every year that is the goal. But what would be more disappointing is if I look back and realize things that I could have done better or I should have put more effort.”
He added, “I don’t want to leave any what ifs after this year, that’s the ultimate goal. If I give everything I have, if I maximise like I said myself and the people around me, and give everything I have, then there’s no regrets.”
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“But I’m speaking as if it’s not with Lewis that I’m fighting or winning titles. I haven’t really thought that far. I’m putting full focus on this season and obviously, then we’ll see after.”, Bottas concluded.
One year to chase down the dream of being a champion
Valtteri Bottas has extended his contract with the Brackley-based team for another year, just like Hamilton. This could be his final year in F1 and with Mercedes and hopes to fight his teammate for the title.
The Finn still believes that he can beat the British driver and can wait to get behind the wheel. However, the battle between the two drivers will be tough, as Hamilton aims for his eighth title and Bottas doing his best to stop him from doing so.
Bottas will have his chance once the season goes underway. The opening race in Bahrain will kick off the rivalry between the teammates once again. Can the driver from Finland halt the Knight’s dream for an eighth?
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