Without a full-time race seat for 2025, Bottas poised to replace Mick Schumacher in reserve role at Mercedes. Valtteri Bottas is inching closer to a deal to become Mercedes’ reserve driver in 2025.

Ahead of the Qatar GP, the veteran driver spoke about his future in F1 and what his motorsports moves in 2025 could be.

Valtteri Bottas is plotting a comeback to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 and that could come with the new Cadillac entry. After initial resistance from Formula One Management to the union of Andretti Global and Cadillac joining the F1 grid,

Valtteri Bottas has confirmed that he is poised to return to Mercedes next season as a reserve driver in the wake of Mick Schumacher’s decision to leave the team at the end of the year. Every qualifying session and race from the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™ LIVE in 4K. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer >

DOHA - Mercedes reserve Mick Schumacher will leave the Formula One team at the end of the season and Valtteri Bottas looks set to replace the German after deciding against making a full-time switch to IndyCar in 2025.

Valtteri Bottas says he is nearing an agreement to return to Mercedes as its reserve driver for next year after Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, announced he was leaving.

Mick Schumacher is set to leave Mercedes at the end of the Formula One season to explore opportunities, possibly with Alpine in the world endurance championship. Valtteri Bottas may replace him as Bottas looks for new opportunities after his contract with Sauber expires at the season's end.