Bottas responds to Hamilton Snr's "career ending" jibe

  • Published on 10 Feb 2017 11:12
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  • By: Fergal Walsh

Valtteri Bottas has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony, who suggested that his son can end Formula 1 careers, sending a warning shot to the Finn. Bottas joins Mercedes for 2017 after four years at Williams.

Hamilton Snr said: "Anybody who goes up against Lewis needs to have planned their career correctly because it could be a career-ending move when you go up against Lewis."

When asked about the "career killer" jibe by the Finnish broadcaster MTV, Bottas commented: "Well, I wouldn't want to be my teammate, either. Let's wait and see. The season starts soon so we'll see how it goes," the 27-year-old reportedly smiled.

Bottas is signed to a one year contract at Mercedes, meaning he will have to prove himself quickly and let the team know they made the right choice in signing him.

 

Fergal Walsh

Wolfgang

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this badmouthing against the teammates is kind of typical for Family Hamilton.

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  • Feb 10 2017 - 11:48

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  • First cracks between Hamilton and Bottas starting to appear?

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    • Feb 10 2017 - 11:24
    • Not yet. Hamilton sr isn't driving the car...

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      • Feb 10 2017 - 11:40
  • Wolfgang

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    this badmouthing against the teammates is kind of typical for Family Hamilton.

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    • Feb 10 2017 - 11:48
  • like a Bosss Bottas answered. Turdboy Snr squashed.

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    • Feb 10 2017 - 12:49

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