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Bottas admits he's avoided watching Drive To Survive episode showing his departure from Mercedes | Formula 1®
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I drive for myself and the team," Valtteri Bottas opens up on the freedom he enjoys post-Mercedes departure » FirstSportz
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F1: Valtteri Bottas saying 'all the right things' ahead of Mercedes exit, claims Daniel Ricciardo | The Independent
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I'm still not giving up": Valtteri Bottas plans on leaving a gift for Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes before leaving for Alfa Romeo in 2022 - The SportsRush
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I wasn't allowed anymore for the contention"– Valtteri Bottas reveals he was disallowed by Mercedes to give a shot at title this year - The SportsRush
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Getting out of Lewis Hamilton's shadow played a key role in Mercedes departure for Valtteri Bottas: F1 team principal » FirstSportz
Valtteri Bottas leaving Mercedes for Alfa Romeo F1 team, Lewis Hamilton expected to be joined by George Russell - ABC News
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