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Bottas: "I have the most wanted seat in F1"

Valtteri Bottas will retain the second seat at Mercedes for a third season in a row. He was dropped into the Silver Arrow at the start of the 2017 season following Nico Rosberg’s shock retirement. After yesterday’s contract announcement, he’ll be there until at least December 2019. Without a doubt, the Mercedes car has been the best over the best half decade. Bottas knows full well that almost every driver on the grid wants to replace him. The Finn remains grateful that Mercedes did the deal.  “It feels like a relief. Even if you do not want to think about it, you do it between races. I have the most wanted spot in the paddock, so I am very proud that the team...
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