Bottas Remains Hopeful Amid Audi Contract Talks, Asserts Money ‘Shouldn’t Be an Issue’ for 2025 F1 Season

Valtteri Bottas emphasizes that “financial concerns shouldn’t be a problem” as he continues to await Audi's verdict regarding his Formula 1 career.

Valtteri Bottas has emphasized that his salary expectations "shouldn't pose a problem" in the midst of speculation that the financial aspects of his possible agreement with Audi F1 are causing complications.

Audi has not yet made a decision on who will team up with Nico Hulkenberg at Sauber for the 2025 Formula 1 campaign.

Bottas emerges as one of the three viable candidates for Sauber in the upcoming season.

Williams' Franco Colapinto and McLaren's young talent Gabriel Bortoleto are considered potential replacements for Bottas.

According to an article from the Swiss outlet Blick, Bottas' financial expectations are reportedly creating "issues" for Audi.

In response to inquiries regarding the circumstances in Austin, he was cited by Motorsport Week stating, "I recall expressing my hope to have everything resolved before Austin, yet we're still anticipating the conclusive verdicts. I believe that inquiry should be directed towards Mattia rather than myself.

Currently, I've received the information that there's no action I can take right now, as it's beyond my control. Naturally, I'm aiming to give my best performance this weekend, hoping that it will make a positive difference. But that's the situation as it stands.

"We communicate every week, and I'm fully aware of the conditions I'm agreeing to. Now, I'm just awaiting the go-ahead."

In response to inquiries regarding the financial aspects of the agreement, he further stated, "There shouldn't be, there shouldn't be any problems."

"In my opinion, the conditions under discussion should be acceptable. It's believed that Audi has the necessary financial resources, according to what's being said. Therefore, I don't foresee any problems arising from this."

Bottas acknowledged that being uncertain of his F1 future feels strange and he’s had ample opportunity to consider various possibilities.

"Given my current circumstances, with just a single seat left, it's evident there's a risk," Bottas stated.

"I'm passionate about Formula One and aspire to compete in it. Therefore, it's quite a peculiar circumstance.

"However, that's the current situation, and I've had ample opportunity to reflect on various matters. Yet, I remain optimistic. My positivity is constant because I genuinely think and trust that I am the right person for the position. I believe I am the most suitable candidate for the team's benefit.

"That's the reason for my optimism. As I mentioned earlier, there isn't much else within my control at this moment, except to give my best on the track and collaborate closely with my team."

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