Circulating online are screenshots from the F1 store, specifically in the Red Bull merchandise section, where Valtteri Bottas appears alongside Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. This oddity has caught the attention of many fans, who are now wondering what might have happened.
Of course, after the images went viral, the F1 store corrected the error, and only the two official drivers of the Austrian team are now shown again. However, the mistake has sparked speculation among fans of the Finnish driver, who are now questioning what he might choose for his career.
Valtteri Bottas has frequently been linked to Mercedes following his departure from Stake. The Finnish driver is reportedly close to returning to Toto Wolff’s team as a third driver, alongside George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, starting in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
The possibility of a Mercedes move is further supported by the recent departure of Mick Schumacher as the third driver for the Brackley-based team, which has fueled such speculation. Nevertheless, nothing can be ruled out until his future plans and 2025 intentions are officially announced.
Of course, what appeared on the F1 store could simply be a genuine mistake, though the oddity remains noteworthy. Interestingly, some of the images showing the error have been deleted from certain accounts on Twitter and other social media platforms.
Now it remains to be seen what will happen during the final weekend of the season in Abu Dhabi. Could news about Valtteri Bottas’s future emerge then? Will it be Mercedes, Red Bull, or something else?
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