F1: This is the contradictory role of Valtteri Bottas

Mercedes transitioned as a deputy and test driver Valtteri Bottas It is ahead of the new one when he won’t get the actual real action in the upcoming season on the weekends.

Now Bottas has opened up a bit about how he sees his role in the stable.

Bottas, who had competed in Sauber for the previous three seasons, last drove to Mercedes in 2017-2021. Then in his eyes the top of the World Cup and the teammate Lewis Hamilton batting. Now the situation is different.

Mercedes racing drivers are George Russell26, and Some Antonelli18 from Bottas, 35, is expected to have a certain mentor role and is ready for that.

“I don’t think the role of the mentor is very far from the truth. There are so many new things to learn as a newcomer, ”Bottas said For Sky Sports.

“I can definitely help with it. My job is to help the stable to the best of my way. Kimi is a newcomer, so he probably has more questions than George. ”

What makes the situation contradictory is that if Antonell’s pace and know-how did not convince the Mercedes lead in the early part of the season, it could open the position of a racing driver to Bottas.

By doing the mentor’s work well, the place of the race driver is probably a bit further away.

Bottas He says that his job description includes, among other things, the study of driving data and driving lines as a race weekend.

“I am attending all meetings and help a lot with the simulator. The year will be busy, but I’m looking forward to it. ”

The F1 season opening competition will be held in Australia on March 16th.