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

Valtteri Bottas said there is “still a bit of work to do” in regards to a Mercedes contract as he moves closer to a reserved driver role. The announcement that Mick Schumacher would be leaving the team at the end of the season opened the door for Bottas to return to his former team but a deal is not signed just yet.

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 >

By Alan Baldwin DOHA (Reuters) -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.

Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher has announced his departure from the team following the 2024 season. He joined the Brackley outfit in 2023, after ending

Mick Schumacher is set to leave his role as Mercedes F1 reserve driver at the end of the season, ending a two-year stint as the team’s back-up. The son of seven-time champion Michael signed with the Silver Arrows two years ago,

Now, Schumacher has severed his F1 ties, leaving his role at Mercedes as a reserve and returning to compete in the World Endurance Championship. Schumacher will once again drive w

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.