I'm surprised Sauber is still based on Switzerland...wasn't their location a logistical issue in seasons passed as well? Hopefully Valteri gets back on the grid somehow, this shouldnt be how it ends for an experienced race winner with plenty of tread left on the tires. Great stuff as usual, mate 👍
Because Peter Sauber had to rebuy it from BMW b4 stepping down. But yeah Audi are fools if they think they can come in and do well w/o completely revamping that team
Both Botttas and Zhou would have been competitive in a better car and capable pitcrew/team. They were given zero opportunity to show what they could do as drivers. Actually looking better in the Alfa-Romeo era.
honestly, not even max or lewis would have done better in those cars. Zhou is a far better driver than he could show, and Bottas, bears no need to prove his skill. Im sad for both of them.
I think bottas could do well at Cadillac but i don't think he will get a drive there. I think they will choose colton herter and k mag. Kevin drove for Cadillac in wec last time he was out of f1 and is going to drive for them inwec next year too. Also k mag's dad drove for Cadillac for a long time so the family relationship is there.
I think it would be a mistake to have two rookies driving for Cadillac in their first season. Bottas would at least give them a good chance to finish well.
I don't know how much input AUDI has at Sauber but I wish people would stop mentioning both names in one breath. AUDI will have completed the 100% take over in 2026 and then we will see what happens to the team.
I rate Bottas as a pretty solid driver who should be on the grid. Unfortunately his time at sauber has tarnished his name i feel. hopefully he can get back on the grid.
They will not prosper under Ferrari cast off Binotto. Andreas Seidle should have been retained. He knew how to win without a trick engine that the FIA covered up!
I completely agree. Binotto, I’m sure is a very nice man but his ability to win in F1 is non existent. I was surprised when Audi hired him. And seriously, why wouldn’t Red Bull snatch Bottas up? He’s the perfect #2 driver. He’s quick and he plays the game.
Audi doomed to fail? Long (term) answer, No! Short (term) answer, They're probably unlikely to hit the ground running like Caddilac will and therefore will "evolve" over the season(s) like the other teams. Caddilac are the "new" team to watch with regards to thier entry as they have a developmental jump on everyone atm. Bottas is managed by Toto so I kind of foresaw his move to "reserve driver" at Merc'. Great vid as always :)
Bottas been in F1 long enough, never even saw him pissed while on sauber. Guy doesnt even care it felt like. Paying him 10 mill a year to not score a point? Cmon let some young kid get in there
Bottas deserved better...
He had better.
I'm surprised Sauber is still based on Switzerland...wasn't their location a logistical issue in seasons passed as well? Hopefully Valteri gets back on the grid somehow, this shouldnt be how it ends for an experienced race winner with plenty of tread left on the tires. Great stuff as usual, mate 👍
Because Peter Sauber had to rebuy it from BMW b4 stepping down. But yeah Audi are fools if they think they can come in and do well w/o completely revamping that team
Both Botttas and Zhou would have been competitive in a better car and capable pitcrew/team. They were given zero opportunity to show what they could do as drivers. Actually looking better in the Alfa-Romeo era.
honestly, not even max or lewis would have done better in those cars. Zhou is a far better driver than he could show, and Bottas, bears no need to prove his skill. Im sad for both of them.
I think bottas could do well at Cadillac but i don't think he will get a drive there. I think they will choose colton herter and k mag. Kevin drove for Cadillac in wec last time he was out of f1 and is going to drive for them inwec next year too. Also k mag's dad drove for Cadillac for a long time so the family relationship is there.
I'd drive a shitty car for millions of dollars
I drive a shitty car unfortunately I'm on shitty wages aswell 😂
I'd like to see Bottas at Cadi.
I still can’t forgive them for the countless pit stop blunders at the start, and the engine failure in china.
Sauber is dialing it until Audi saves them!
All F1 teams are doomed to fail! More windtunnel time wont hurt AUDI at all.
I think it would be a mistake to have two rookies driving for Cadillac in their first season. Bottas would at least give them a good chance to finish well.
I don't know how much input AUDI has at Sauber but I wish people would stop mentioning both names in one breath. AUDI will have completed the 100% take over in 2026 and then we will see what happens to the team.
Yeah. Audi has nothing to do with sauber except for creating headlines in 2024
I rate Bottas as a pretty solid driver who should be on the grid. Unfortunately his time at sauber has tarnished his name i feel. hopefully he can get back on the grid.
Bottas is a champion unfortunately Sauber didn't see it that way.
They had a great Driver and a Lago block F1 car.
Hotta’s ATTACKED Sauber?? OMG that is super SHOCKING! What a news!😂
Savage, 22nd in a 20 car field.
Still, it could be worse... Logan.
Bottas drove into this mess!
Audi is making a mistake getting rid of Bottas
You think he wanted to stay after all the rug pulls?
They will not prosper under Ferrari cast off Binotto. Andreas Seidle should have been retained. He knew how to win without a trick engine that the FIA covered up!
I completely agree. Binotto, I’m sure is a very nice man but his ability to win in F1 is non existent. I was surprised when Audi hired him. And seriously, why wouldn’t Red Bull snatch Bottas up? He’s the perfect #2 driver. He’s quick and he plays the game.
In a way, Audi and Ferrari traded bosses. Any bets on who made out better? 😄
Bottas should go to Redbull as a second driver.
Sing. With. Red. Bull
Dont @ me but… kimmi bottles his opportunity de vries style and we get a george v valteri showdown…
Audi doomed to fail? Long (term) answer, No! Short (term) answer, They're probably unlikely to hit the ground running like Caddilac will and therefore will "evolve" over the season(s) like the other teams. Caddilac are the "new" team to watch with regards to thier entry as they have a developmental jump on everyone atm. Bottas is managed by Toto so I kind of foresaw his move to "reserve driver" at Merc'. Great vid as always :)
Audi don’t even own the team now they sold half of it.
VW are going bust so don’t expect the team to be around for long.
@@stevenmoran4060they did not sell half. If you're going to kick off, get the whole facts - and it was a smart business move.
But I do wonder if it will ever come together....
Thats what happens when a team becomes team for hire. Becomes a problem but that was better still than gm. Finally they let him in
Bottas does not have what it takes to be a succesful F1 driver. It's as simple as that.
You know how the Finns communicate, what Bottas says are probably under statements
Did you just say “Q-tar” gp?
Bottas>Riccardo
Id go out and drive a tractor around for the money those guys are making
I will not be rooting for these clowns in the future. Bottas deserved better!
Bottas is a top 3 driver if put in the right car, he proved that at MB
not really. he was crushed by Hamilton
@ crushed lol, go count how many times the team orders were to let Lewis pass. There’s too many goofs like you spewing word vomit.
😂 he was never top 3, when he was racing at MB were 3 world championships on the grid, grab a tissue 😢
@ 2021 he was 3rd, 2020 he was 2nd, 2019 he was 2nd… guess the internet is filled with morons, you being one of them.
Audi is half bankrupt. 😂 they will be last as always. 😂😂
Bottas been in F1 long enough, never even saw him pissed while on sauber. Guy doesnt even care it felt like. Paying him 10 mill a year to not score a point? Cmon let some young kid get in there
Bottas was horrible at Mercedes. Did he think he'd do better at Sauber?