Oct.8 (GMM) Former System 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has spoken out in help Valtteri Bottas’ quest to stay within the sport in 2025.
Though loads of alternate options, together with Mick Schumacher, have been linked with the ultimate actual emptiness on subsequent yr’s grid, it was strongly rumoured on the Singapore GP that the Audi-owned group finally determined to stay with Bottas.
Swiss journalist Roger Benoit was horrified by the information, insisting Sauber wants contemporary blood to drag the Hinwil-based group off its dead-last spot within the constructors’ championship.
Benoit, although, is hopeful, writing in Blick newspaper this week: “Bottas has been confirmed to be inflicting issues and desires a greater contract with extra money.
“As a result of (Gabriel) Bortoleto and (Franco) Colapinto can not be signed, even Mick Schumacher is being mentioned. Good night time, Hinwil!” Benoit exclaimed.
Williams boss James Vowles vowed lately to debate a possible mortgage of the spectacular Argentine Colapinto, 21, to Audi for 2025 and 2026.
Colapinto, nevertheless, joked to the Antena 3 program El Hormiguero this week: “I don’t have a group (for 2025) as a result of Carlos Sainz is taking my seat.
“Hey, if he takes my place at Williams, I’ll take his place at El Hormiguero,” he laughed.
Fernando Alonso’s administration firm A14 handles 19-year-old F2 frontrunner Bortoleto’s profession, and the two-time world champion informed Blick: “This boy has what it takes to be a grand prix winner.
“He belongs in System 1, and 2025 could be a great yr to study every part at a group. In entrance of and behind the scenes.”
7-time grand prix winner Montoya, nevertheless, informed AS Colombia: “Franco has carried out an incredible job, I don’t need to take something away from him. However he’s not the one one who deserves that place at Sauber.
“Gabriel Bortoleto additionally deserves it. However the reality is that essentially the most logical choice could be to proceed with Bottas for a minimum of one yr,” Montoya added.
