Speculation surrounding the identity of Hamilton’s teammate for next year has dominated the F1 headlines ever 💮since tꦕhe seven-time world champion agreed to a new two-year deal ahead of the season.

Having weighed up whether to retain Bottas or promote its protege and current Williams driver George Russell, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff revealed at the Belgian Grand Prix that 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:he had finally made a decision.

There is a growing consensus within the F1 paddock that Russell has gღot the n🍨od for the sole-remaining Mercedes works drive, however, a formal announcement has not yet come.

“There are stakeholders that are involved 🧜that we need to respect,” Wolff said when explaining why Mercedes has not yet confirmed who will partner Hamilton next seaso෴n.

“And as long 🔯as contracts are not signed, it makes no sense to announce.”

Asked if M🦂ercedes wants Bottas and Russell to have their futures sorted before an announcement is made, Wolff replied: “Yes.

“And it’s not only our call but there are othe꧑r parties involved and you have to always proceed with respect and with diligence.”

Bottas has been linked with a move to either Alfa Romeo or W🌱illiams for next season. 

168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:RaceFans reported on Tuesday evening that Bottas is set to join Alfa Romeo, with ex-Red Bull race🔴r Alex Albon expected to seal a return to the F1 grid by taking the Williams seat vacated by Russell.

It is believed that a series of announcements, including Kimi Raikkonen’s retire🍃ment from F1, could be made at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza.