Sir Frank Williams indicates Valtteri Bottas chances for 2013 – Formula 1 news
Williams’ team owner, Sir Frank Williams has indicated that Valtteri Bottas has got the essential talent and skills to join their team for the 2013 Formula 1 season.
The British team has been assessing the performance of Bottas since the Young Driver Test held at Silverstone Circuit so as to make his necessary evaluations to provide him with the race seat in the next season.
It will be important to mention that there have been a lot of speculations that Williams may replace their driver, Bruno Senna with Bottas after the current season.
Williams has recently said that they are not in a position to make kind of projections about the next season regarding their drivers’ line up. Nonetheless, he gave a green signal for the Finnish driver and praised his ability. Furthermore, he insisted that
the Finn has got natural talent and has definitely a strong chance to race for their team.
“I can't make any prediction as and when he will get into one of our two cars - three into two don't go. But he is very highly regarded within the team, he said. “He seems to be a naturally gifted driver who doesn't have too much to say for himself - so
he's in with a very good chance!”
On the other hand, it is to be noted that Bottas himself showed great inclination towards the British squad and said that he is feeling extremely pleased with all the love and support from them. In addition, he said that he is earnestly hoping to make a
star career in the sport.
“I really enjoy working with these people and Williams has a great history. I feel at home here. The ideal would be to stay here and I hope for a long career with Williams,” he said.
Meanwhile, Williams’ new executive director, Toto Wolff has also shown support for the young driver and has admired his performance which he showed during the test in UK.
Over and above, it will be interesting to see that whether the youngster will be able to secure a race seat in Williams in the next season or not.
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