Bottas “It’s pretty great for my career”

Valtteri Bottas still shines with Williams Racing. The Finn who started in sixth position on the grid for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps reached the finish line in third place after gaining an advantage over his compatriot Kimi Räikkönen who was hoping to score his first podium of the season with Ferrari. “This is my fourth podium in five races. We're doing a good job with Williams, and we're definitely moving in the right direction. It’s pretty great for my career to have these results right now. »

The Williams driver does not hide his desire to reach a new level by aiming for victory even if the Scandinavian is aware that victory remains difficult to achieve on a regular basis. “Of course I aim for a higher place, and also victory. It’s the future that matters. It will take a little more luck to get better results. Today it was too difficult to beat Daniel Ricciardo et Red Bull. You will have to know how to take advantage of the racing circumstances. »

Discover the analysis of the Belgian Grand Prix carried out by our special correspondents in issue 1975 of AUTOhebdo, available from tomorrow evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.