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Valtteri Bottas says “you always meet – eventually – someone who’s better than you” and warns Lewis Hamilton’s rivals: “After everything that happened at the end of last year” – “Beware!”
While preparing for the 2022 Formula 1 season and his race debut with Alfa Romeo, Valtteri Bottas looked back at his time with Mercedes and strongly praised his former team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
“I had a great five years with Lewis as his team-mate, and now actually thinking about it, it was an honour,” the Finn said.
“Like, he’s a living legend! And he’s a great guy and great driver – really fast. He definitely made me work hard to try and beat him.
“Sometimes I could, but on a season average, I couldn’t. So that’s how it goes. You always meet – eventually – someone who’s better than you and you need to accept it.
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“And I’m fine with it. I’m happy that sometimes when I was at my best that I could beat him. But we came a long way. We achieved so much together, so many 1-2 results. Five constructors’ championships together.
“I learned from him about life and about racing, and maybe vice versa as well. So, it was a really good time with him.“
Valtteri then sent out a warning for Lewis Hamilton’s rivals.
“After everything that happened at the end of last year, you’ll see. He’s going to be pretty strong and he’s going to have the fire inside him.
“So, beware!” concluded Bottas.
