With his contract running out at the end of the season, Valtteri Bottas has come under a lot of speculation. He has been a relatively low profile figure since joining Sauber, but has insisted that he wants to be a part of the team when they rebrand to the Audi team in 2025.
“My priority, as I’ve said before, is to be in the Audi project,
 Bottas said in Bahrain. “For me this is the most tempting and ideal option.
“I feel like I don’t have to prove anything, but in sports you have to do it all the time because people have short memories. We had a difficult year last year and I wasn’t as visible on the track.
“I just hope people haven’t forgotten what I’ve already achieved – 67 podiums, 20 pole positions and so on. Not many drivers who will be available on the market can say that.
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Will Valtteri Bottas make it to Audi next season?
There was a sudden burst in the 2025 driver market with Hamilton’s bombshell 2025 Ferrari deal, and Bottas expects another round of action shortly.
“Many drivers have contracts that are ending, including me,
 he confirmed. “I want to start the season well, and then we’ll see. But yes, I expect that there will be a lot of movement in the market quite soon.”
“Of course I have people around me who are already exploring the possibilities and looking for the best options for me. I just have to drive the car.
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