Sauber Signs Bortoleto, Drops Bottas and Zhou Ahead of Audi Era
Kick Sauber has signed young talent Gabriel Bortoleto for their 2025 Formula 1 season, leaving current drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu seeking new opportunities. Bottas, who has faced a challenging year with a slow car and missed opportunities at other teams, is in talks for a reserve role at Mercedes, leveraging his strong relationship with the team. Meanwhile, Zhou is exploring options in other racing series, such as Formula E, as he prefers a racing role over a reserve position.