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[Saba Sports News] Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas still has not secured a seat for the 2025 F1 season and is waiting for Sauber to make a final decision. Franco Colapinto from Williams and Gabriel Bortoleto from McLaren are also strong contenders for this seat. Colapinto has made a strong impression during several races with Williams alongside Alexander Albon. Bortoleto has also received high praise and is currently at the top of the points standings with only the final Abu Dhabi Grand Prix remaining in F2. Some media believe that if Sauber wants an experienced driver to partner with Nico Hulkenberg, Bottas would be the best choice. Hoping to extend his F1 career, Bottas stated in an interview with F1TV that since it is now October, he needs to consider all options and is open to returning to the Mercedes family, even as a reserve driver. Records show that Bottas raced for the Mercedes F1 team from 2017 to 2021.