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Bottas: I need consistency to earn new Mercedes contract

Valtteri Bottas believes that the key to him securing a fresh contract with the Mercedes Formula 1 team for 2018 is now producing consistent strong form. While Bottas has had some starring performances already this year – including his maiden pole position in Bahrain and first win in Russia – he has also had more difficult days, including spinning behind the safety car in China. And while Mercedes continues to weigh up its options for next year, Bottas knows that he needs to perform regularly at a 'high level' if he is to have a chance of staying on board. Speaking at a visit to the Villastellone research facility of Mercedes' fuel and lubricant supplier Petronas this week, Bottas said...
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