Bottas leaves Mercedes, Russell to replace him

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Sky Sports News reporter Craig Slater says Mercedes will replace Valtteri Bottas with George Russell in the next 24-48 hours after the Finn officially signed for Alfa Romeo for the 2022 F1 season.

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