It is the movement that will adjust almost the entire F1 grid by 2022. Valtteri Bottas will sign for Alfa Romeo for the next season, occupying the wheel that will be released by Kimi Raikkonen, who at 41 years old will take the on the way to withdrawal, according to what 'GPFrans' has said.

Mercedes AMG F1 CEO Toto Wolff already confirmed at the Belgian Grand Prix that they have made a decision regarding their 2022 driver line-up, but that the delay in announcing Lewis Hamilton's new teammate will be It is because they had to first solve the future of both pilots.

With Russell joining Mercedes, Bottas will replace fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen at Alfa Romeo, with an announcement to be made at the Italian Grand Prix, namely next week at Monza.

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After the Milanese brand renewed this summer to continue in F1 with Sauber, Ferrari has given the team freedom over its driver lineup, since previously their seats were more conditioned by the opinion of the Scuderia, as an ideal place to give opportunities to drivers from the Drivers Academy.

The British publication also notes that it is expected that Antonio Giovinazzi could step down at the end of the season in favor of Formula E champion Nyck de Vries, with the Italian remaining as part of Ferrari's development programme.

Albon would return to Williams

Russell's move would also open the door for Alex Albon to return to the grid, as the Thai-British driver would fill the vacancy that would remain at Williams. Albon has carried out reserve duties for Red Bull since he was removed from the car last season, having always been a long way from Verstappen throughout 2020.