Will Zhou stay with Sauber in 2025?
Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu are set to leave Sauber at the end of the 2024 season, concluding a challenging three-year journey. With Sauber preparing for Audi’s rebrand in 2026, the team is reshaping its lineup, bringing in Nico Hulkenberg and Formula 2 leader Gabriel Bortoleto for 2025. Valtteri Bottas is reportedly on the verge of returning to Williams for the 2025 season. Despite initial speculation about his potential moves to other teams like Haas or Alpine, Bottas is now expected to secure the Williams seat.
Who is going to Sauber?
Kick Sauber – Nico Hulkenberg & Gabriel Bortoleto The team have announced that Gabriel Bortoleto will be driving for them from 2025 on a multi-year contract. It’s no surprise this driver has been scooped up by one of the teams, having won Formula 3 last year, and is currently leading in F2. Five further retirements were observed: Jack Doohan for Alpine, Carlos Sainz Jr. Williams, Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin, Gabriel Bortoleto for Sauber, and Verstappen’s teammate, Liam Lawson.