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Helmut Marko Slams Potential Sauber Decision: Bottas Retention ‘Incomprehensible’ Amid Youthful Driver Prospects
Helmut Marko expresses bewilderment at the possibility of Sauber keeping Valtteri Bottas on their team. He states, "If it turns out that Valtteri Bottas is given the opportunity, then the situation becomes even more baffling to me."
Helmut Marko thinks it would be "unfathomable" for Sauber to keep Valtteri Bottas for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Sauber has not yet revealed who will team up with Nico Hulkenberg for the next season.
If Sauber is seeking a seasoned candidate for the year 2025, Bottas is considered to be the leading contender.
The team from Switzerland also boasts several promising and youthful prospects.
Gabriel Bortoleto, a junior driver for McLaren, is rumored to be considering a transition to the team. Meanwhile, Franco Colapinto's impressive displays for Williams have made him a strong candidate for consideration.
It appears that Mattia Binotto is not considering Zhou Guanyu for a spot, as the Chinese driver has been having difficulty keeping up with Bottas' speed in 2024.
Marko, the leader of Red Bull's young driver program, has shared his perspective on the circumstances involving Sauber and Audi.
Marko expressed to Sport.de that he believes Audi's vehicle won't be a victorious contender in the upcoming year.
This implies that neither Audi nor its drivers will experience any pressure.
"It would be interesting to compare him with Nico Hulkenberg. If the results aren't satisfactory, there is the option to replace him by 2026."
"If it turns out that Valtteri Bottas is given the opportunity, I find the entire situation even more baffling."
An alternative choice for Sauber might be Mick Schumacher.
Schumacher was passed over for the Alpine seat in favor of Jack Doohan, and his addition would provide Audi with another German racer.
Marko believes that Schumacher's Formula 1 career will come to an end if he doesn't secure a position with Sauber.
Marko mentioned that Schumacher's journey in Formula 1 might come to an end if he fails to secure a position with Audi.
After that, he needs to focus on the endurance races in the World Endurance Championship, a series in which he has previously achieved significant success.
"If he wishes to remain involved in motorsport, he needs to identify an area that he enjoys and also offers him the opportunity to achieve victory."
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