Seat changes - a round-up of all the driver changes across the F1 landscape
Seat changes - a round-up of all the driver changes across the F1 landscape, with just one driver yet to be confirmed By Oli Dickson Jefford Another year, another F1 driver merry-go-round. Every season brings intrigue about which drivers may leave the sport, who may or may not keep their place at the team, and who will move elsewhere. While seven teams have decided to retain their 2021 driver line-up, three teams have made changes... The Finnish line: Bottas replaces retiring Raikkonen at Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo were likely to change at least one driver, and they were the first team to confirm a new face with Valtteri Bottas joining the team. Bottas is replacing fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen, who confirmed he is calling time on his F1 career following months of rumours. A ten-time Grand Prix winner, 32-year-old Bottas brings an experience to Alfa Romeo that will be crucial as the team look to build a more competitive car. His move left a gap at Mercedes, and many people’s d...