Mercedes Set To Start New Season With Old Faces

After winning several titles in the current season of Formula 1 race, Mercedes is all geared up to dominate in the next season.

Extending the company’s relationship with Valtteri Bottas for the fifth season, Mercedes signed a new deal with the racer, retaining him till the year 2021.

🚨 #BottasAnnounced 🚨

He’s STAYING! 👊 @ValtteriBottas will race for the Team next year! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hsGv1WuWIX

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 6, 2020

Mercedes announced its update ahead of the 70 anniversary of the Grand Prix which will be celebrated from 7 August to 9 August at Silverstone, United Kingdom.

We’re BACK 💙❤️🤍 Join us this weekend as we celebrate #F170 back where it all started in 1950 👉 SILVERSTONE! 🤩

🎨 x @IAmAutomobilist pic.twitter.com/aqFhdSiTjF

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 6, 2020

Post the company’s announcement, Valtteri also took to the social media handle thanking all his followers and Mercedes for giving him the opportunity to shine and expressed his excitement on securing his future with the company once again.

“Very happy and very proud!” 💙 #BottasAnnounced pic.twitter.com/i5oy34W991

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 6, 2020

The Finnish driver also praised the ideologies of Mercedes and stated: “The past few years have been all about continuous improvement, working on every aspect of my performance. I’m confident that today I’m the strongest I’ve ever been, but I can always raise the bar. Mercedes embraces the same philosophy: They always want to get better and are always hungry for more.” expressing his love for the F1 races as he is aiming for the world championship title.

💬 "I'm confident that today I'm the strongest I've ever been, but I can always raise the bar. Mercedes embraces the same philosophy: They always want to get better and are always hungry for more." – @ValtteriBottas #BottasAnnounced

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 6, 2020