Aug.23 Esteban Ocon's rumoured return to the F1 grid for 2020 may not yet be set in stone. It is believed that Mercedes has opted to stick with Valtteri Bottas for another year, with boss Toto Wolff negotiating a deal to loan Frenchman Ocon to Renault instead. There are several reasons for Mercedes to keep Finn Bottas, and not just because he has upped his game in 2019 compared to last year. Wolff admitted he would consult with Lewis Hamilton about the identity of his teammate, and the Briton has stated numerous times that he is happy with Bottas. "We make our choice solely in the interest of the team, but as Lewis has been with us for a long time, I did give our shortlist to him and...
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