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Wehrlein to Sauber now Bottas move imminent

Pascal Wehrlein will race for Sauber this season, the Swiss-based Formula One team said on Monday in a move that clears the way for Finland's Valtteri Bottas to join world champions Mercedes. Wehrlein, 22, was the Mercedes reserve driver and raced for tail-enders Manor last year. He also won the DTM (German Touring Car) championship in 2015. Mercedes need to replace Germany's world champion Nico Rosberg, who retired in December, and their choice was seen as being between their own young driver or signing the more experienced Bottas from Williams. Wehrlein's hopes had already receded considerably, however, with Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams saying on Sunday that a deal for...
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