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Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou have expressed their determination to remain part of the Formula 1 paddock in 2025, even as reserve drivers, following the announcements of their replacement at Audi-owned Sauber by Nico Hulkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto.
Nov 22, 12:25
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Mick Schumacher appears to be coming to terms with the reality that his Formula 1 career may be on pause indefinitely.
Nov 19, 10:30
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Kevin Magnussen appears set to remain part of the Formula 1 scene next season, albeit in a different capacity from his current role as a driver.
Nov 18, 11:55
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Guanyu Zhou might find himself taking on a reserve driver role at Ferrari in 2025, following his impending exit from Audi-Sauber.
Nov 18, 08:55
Valtteri Bottas could return to Mercedes in 2025 with a role that extends beyond mere reserve driver duties, according to new speculation.
Nov 15, 09:30
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Kimi Antonelli's readiness for Formula 1 remains an open question, according to former F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya.
Nov 13, 09:30
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Mick Schumacher appears set to continue his racing career exclusively outside of Formula 1, focusing only on endurance racing with Alpine in 2025.
Nov 12, 08:15
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Bernie Ecclestone and his wife, Fabiana Flosi, revealed they played a part in helping Gabriel Bortoleto secure a spot on the 2025 Formula 1 grid with Audi-owned Sauber.
Nov 11, 10:15
Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 career is likely "over," according to German pundit and former F1 driver Christian Danner, following Audi-Sauber's choice to fill the final 2025 seat with rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, aged 20.
Nov 11, 09:45
Audi-owned Sauber has bypassed options like incumbent Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher to confirm rookie Gabriel Bortoleto for the 2025 season.
Nov 7, 08:30
Audi-owned Sauber has reportedly informed Valtteri Bottas that he will not be retained for the 2025 season.
Nov 6, 10:10
Audi-owned Sauber is just days away from revealing who will join Nico Hulkenberg as his teammate for the 2025 season.
Nov 4, 11:00
Reports indicate that Gabriel Bortoleto, the promising 20-year-old McLaren academy junior, has officially signed a contract with Audi-Sauber, intensifying the 'silly season' in the Formula 1 driver market.
Nov 3, 11:00
Kevin Magnussen has acknowledged that his recent uptick in form might have come too late to secure a full-time race seat in Formula 1 for next year.
Nov 1, 09:45
Kevin Magnussen has emerged as a surprise contender for the second seat at Audi-owned Sauber for 2025.
Oct 30, 08:50
Valtteri Bottas has acknowledged that a return to Mercedes could be a viable backup plan for 2025, confirming rumors about potential alternatives if his priority of staying in a race seat doesn't pan out.
Oct 25, 09:45
Valtteri Bottas' future in Formula 1 remains uncertain, with the possibility of either extending his racing career for multiple seasons or stepping back into a different role.
Oct 21, 09:00
Audi-owned Sauber is not giving in to Valtteri Bottas' calls for a swift decision regarding his place on the 2025 grid.
Oct 19, 09:00
Audi-owned Sauber is expected to finalize its decision on Nico Hulkenberg's teammate for the 2025 season by the end of October, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Oct 18, 10:00
Nico Hulkenberg has declared that he remains "completely neutral" regarding whether Audi-owned Sauber should select Mick Schumacher as his teammate for 2025.
Oct 15, 07:30
Mick Schumacher is "definitely" a strong candidate to form an all-German driver lineup at Audi-owned Sauber in 2025, according to Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto.
Oct 14, 10:10
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Dr. Helmut Marko has confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda is "a candidate" to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing starting from 2025.
Oct 11, 09:35
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Felipe Massa believes that Audi could seize the opportunity to sign impressive Formula 1 rookie Franco Colapinto for the 2025 season.
Oct 10, 11:00
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Audi remains confident in its Formula 1 plans despite Renault's decision to cancel its 2026 works engine program.
Oct 9, 07:30
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has voiced his support for Valtteri Bottas to retain his seat at Audi-Sauber for 2025.
Oct 8, 09:15
Mick Schumacher should consider switching to Indycar in 2025, according to former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner.
Oct 7, 11:30
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Dr. Helmut Marko says it would be "incomprehensible" if Audi really does choose to retain Valtteri Bottas for 2025.
Oct 4, 08:30
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Fernando Alonso believes that Audi-owned Sauber has yet to make its final decision on who will fill the second driver seat for the 2025 season.
Oct 3, 18:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Ffranco-colapinto.jpg "Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024")
Argentina's Formula 1 hopes have been reignited, thanks to improving economic conditions and the sensational debut of Franco Colapinto.
Oct 1, 09:45
Mick Schumacher has not yet conceded that his plans for a Formula 1 return in 2025 have fallen through.
Sep 30, 10:50
Mick Schumacher's "plan B" appears to be staying on the sidelines as a reserve driver in Formula 1.
Sep 25, 08:20
Audi is reportedly planning to introduce a much younger driver into its Formula 1 team for 2026.
Sep 23, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F12%2Fvaltteri-bottas.jpg "Sauber's Valtteri Bottas pictured on March 6, 2024")
Valtteri Bottas has hit back at claims that he has already secured a one-year contract extension to remain with the Audi-backed Sauber team next year, dismissing the reports as "fake news."
Sep 22, 09:40
Valtteri Bottas has reportedly secured the last available seat on the 2025 Formula 1 grid, winning the race for a spot at Audi-owned Sauber.
Sep 21, 14:45
Franco Colapinto admits he has "no idea" whether he's becoming a favourite to secure a place at Audi-owned Sauber and keep his fresh Formula 1 career alive for 2025.
Sep 20, 12:00
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix at Zandvoort, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 20, 10:00
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There are rumours swirling that Daniel Ricciardo may have already raced in Formula 1 for the final time, as Red Bull is believed to be preparing an announcement regarding its second F1 team's driver lineup.
Sep 17, 15:00
A new rookie contender has potentially entered the fight for the final Formula 1 race seat in 2025.
Sep 17, 07:00
Valtteri Bottas may need to keep his racing career going by transitioning to Indycar for 2025.
Sep 14, 13:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fcharles-leclerc.jpg "Charles Leclerc of Scuderia Ferrari HP F1 Team celebrates his race win on September 2, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 13, 11:29
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