Bottas in suspense: 'We are keeping our nerves in place'

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11:50, 06 Nov 2021

Formula 1 is preparing for a thrilling end of the season. Where Max Verstappen is currently on top in the World Championship, Lewis Hamilton is only twelve points behind. If necessary, Valtteri Bottas is willing to help his teammate.

As the end of the season draws to a close, the question of what Sergio Perez and Bottas would do if their team wanted to sacrifice them is coming up more and more often. The past has shown that not all drivers are willing to give up their position on the track to a teammate. The Finn, however, sees things differently, he told the Daily Telegraph.

"It is always different and it is hard to predict. If there is an opportunity to try and help Lewis by stealing points from Max I will do it," Bottas stated.

Title fight between Verstappen and Hamilton

Bottas is witnessing Hamilton's hard work to win his eighth world title. He therefore has faith in his team. "It has been pretty hectic and we have had to squeeze everything out of the team. We are keeping our nerves in place and are very motivated."

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	156
2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	115
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	106
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	75
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	73
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	70
7	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	55
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	37
9	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	32
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	28
11	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	19
12	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
13	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	14
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
15	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
17	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
18	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	1
19	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
20	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
21	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

Bottas in suspense: 'We are keeping our nerves in place'

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