Asked by Sky Sports F1's Jenson Button if he could categorically state that Bottas would be in the car for the whole 2021 season, Wolff replied: "Absolutely. Bottas had also referenced Red Bull in his comments on the matter in the press conference. "I know that I'm not going to be replaced in the middle of the season," said Bottas when asked about the claim. Wolff says Red Bull approached '100' Merc engine staffMeanwhile, a relaxed Wolff suggested it was "pretty normal" that Red Bull's recruitment drive for their all-new engine division was leading them to hire Mercedes staff. But credit to the project, it's a Mount Everest to climb, and I'd like to have a fight with Red Bull power units."

Source: Sky sports May 07, 2021 16:27 UTC