Since joining Mercedes at the beginning of 2017, Valtteri has scored three Grand Prix victories and five pole positions. Last season, his first with the team, he played a key role in winning Mercedes’ fourth consecutive constructors’ championship.
Valtteri Bottas commented: "It is great news that I will be racing for Mercedes in 2019 and it is nice to announce it here in Hockenheim, not just the home race for Mercedes but also the circuit where I took my first ever single-seater wins back in 2007. We have not been so lucky in the races this year but the team knows how I am performing, and this is a great sign of confidence in me and my driving. I enjoy working with the team, and also being team-mates with Lewis, we have a good relationship, honest and straightforward, and always aiming to get the right results for Mercedes."
Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff concluded: "We are very pleased to extend Valtteri’s contract with Mercedes for another season at least and to be able to confirm an unchanged driver line-up for 2019, ahead of our home race in Hockenheim. Valtteri’s performances have been excellent this season and when we took the decision for 2019, it wasn’t just about his undoubted speed and work ethic, but also a question of character. His relationship with the team, including Lewis, is open and trusting, without any politics at all. Those are the ingredients you need when you’re fighting strong rivals and look forward to celebrating many more successes with him.”
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