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Mercedes could dump Bottas this season and replace him with Russell after ‘losing faith in Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate’

, Mercedes could dump Bottas this season and replace him with Russell after ‘losing faith in Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate’

MERCEDES could dump Valtteri Bottas BEFORE the end of the season, according to reports.

The Finn is in his fifth year with the team, having joined from Williams to partner Lewis Hamilton in 2017.

Valtteri Bottas is under pressure at Mercedes
George Russell is in line to join the team

But Mercedes insiders are reportedly ‘losing faith’ in the 31-year-old.

This could open the door to current Williams star George Russell – with the Brit part of their young driver programme.

Bottas has posted second placed finishes in the last two Driver’s Championships, as well as previous third and fifth-placed efforts.

But, in a dominant car, Merc chiefs expect better.

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Bottas finished third in Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix, despite starting the race in pole position.

And one team source told the Mail: “There is some unrest at the factory about Valtteri.

“He is not up to it, which was made clearer by the job we saw Russell do in Bahrain.”

Bottas has won nine races since joining Mercedes, including two last season.

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Russell, meanwhile, impressed when stepping in for Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix last year.

The 23-year-old could count himself unlucky not to win the race, after a botched pit stop spoiled his chances.

He is very much expected to become a full part of the team next season, even if Bottas manages to survive this campaign.

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, Mercedes could dump Bottas this season and replace him with Russell after ‘losing faith in Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate’

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