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Formula One F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas after retiring from the race REUTERS/David W Cerny
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Formula One F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas after retiring from the race REUTERS/David W Cerny
It is confirmed! Valtteri Bottas will be driving for Alfa Romeo in the 2022 season. As a result, there are two names trending on Twitter – Valtteri and George Russell. The announcement can only confirm one thing and Twitter knows it.
While a majority of the tweets wished Bottas luck for his new endeavor, the memes slowly started to make their way through.
A new chapter for Valtteri Bottas
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Regardless of who partners him at the team, the new Alfa Romeo pilot will now be the more experienced driver.
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His 5 years with Mercedes have been memorable, with the good and the bad making it an experience worth having for the Finn. As he fills into the boots of Finnish legend Kimi Raikkonen, Twitter appreciates what Bottas has left behind at Mercedes.
won’t find a better team player than Bottas, that man was something else honestly
— MARL (@FormuIaUno) September 6, 2021
Known for being a team player and an exceptional wingman, Twitter appreciates Valtteri’s career at Mercedes.
Bottas has handled a very tricky situation with immense dignity. Mercedes wouldn’t have had the same success without him. Team player. (Apart from being a bit naughty yesterday)
— chris harris (@harrismonkey) September 6, 2021
Valtteri Bottas has been absolutely crucial to making Mercedes one of the most successful F1 teams of all time, don’t ever forget that
— amelia 🏁 (@formulaAMELIA) September 6, 2021
Twitter pumped for Russell announcement
While the site has been surprisingly respectful of the Finn, no one can wait for the Russell announcement. While one half thanked Valtteri for his glorious 5 years at Mercedes, the other half lightened the mood with Rusell and Bottas memes.
Valterri Bottas showing up to monza #F1 #ItalianGP https://t.co/9NlAYdWEMq pic.twitter.com/HsvDUbO8Xl
— F1 Portrayed By Top Gear (@TopGearFormula1) September 6, 2021
Alfa just announced Bottas we already know what comes next let’s go besties pic.twitter.com/jpwC0sT79L
— mic (@ricsupremacy) September 6, 2021
Valtteri to Alfa confirmed. Aw yeah it’s Russel time pic.twitter.com/P8x2Qdeugu
— HulkMatt (@buzza_boost) September 6, 2021
Can’t talk about Bottas without mentioning pit stops!
Bottas leaving Mercedes but realizing he won't be sabotaged at the pit stop again pic.twitter.com/I449Vta0Q0
— thabang (@Letrman_) September 6, 2021
POV : You are George Russell and Valtteri Bottas is on the phone with you explaining how badly he got treated at Mercedes. pic.twitter.com/Puua4M2j4W
— F1Obsessed. (@f1noob20) September 6, 2021
Valtteri bids adieu to Mercedes
All jokes aside, Bottas penned a heartwarming tweet to his team. Amid replying to Alfa Romeo tweets, Bottas thanked the Silver Arrows for 5 wonderful years.
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I would like to thank @MercedesAMGF1 for the 5 years together. We have achieved quite some things, that I will never forget. And hey, we have still this season to Win! Let’s get it 💪https://t.co/2LOhwh1teb#VB77 @F1 pic.twitter.com/iMJljyTNNc
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) September 6, 2021
While it will be sad to see Valtteri Bottas leave Mercedes, George Russell brings with him the promise of a future at Mercedes. Additionally, if Hamilton were to leave after his contract expires, Mercedes would be ready with the next World Champion in their seat.
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Further, it’s not the last we see of Valtteri. The new era of F1 will be the perfect way to get accustomed to the new team. As the Finn shifts teams, we can’t wait to see what the new chapter holds for him!
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