Valtteri Bottas has signed a new one year deal to race for Mercedes in the 2018 Formula One season. The Finn has impressed alongside Lewis Hamilton at the team that has won the last three drivers’ and constructors’ championships. The one-year deal allows Mercedes to keep their options open, with Daniel Ricciardo contracted at Red Bull until the end of 2018 and Max Verstappen contracted with the same team until the end of 2019. “I’ve been very impressed by the mentality, commitment and the team spirit this team holds. “For our team, the bonus factors are the respect and sportsmanship that have grown between our two drivers.

Source: The Guardian September 13, 2017 11:55 UTC