Former Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer says he understands why Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has stuck with Valtteri Bottas, despite the Finn’s inability so far to grab a world title.
Bottas has been alongside Lewis Hamilton for four years now, and heads into his fifth year with Mercedes with a string of second-placed finishes in the driver’s standings, constantly finishing behind his team-mate.
Hamilton meanwhile has won back to back titles with Mercedes since 2014, only once being stopped by his then team-mate Nico Rosberg.
Now with seven titles under his belt, much speculation has been swirling about if he will remain at Mercedes for 2022, with Bottas in a similar situation after both drivers opted for a one year contract.
And for Wolff, consistency is key from Bottas in the fight for the Constructors’ Championship, and his presence is much more help than Max Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez.
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