Ahead of the Qatar GP, the veteran driver spoke about his future in F1 and what his motorsports moves in 2025 could be.

Mercedes reserve Mick Schumacher will leave the Formula One team at the end of the season while Valtteri Bottas looks set to replace the German after deciding against making a full-time switch to IndyCar in 2025.

Valtteri Bottas says he is nearing an agreement to return to Mercedes as its reserve driver next year after Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, announced he was leaving.

Two more high-profile figures have been dismissed from Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, before this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix. Tim Mayer, one of the leading stewards who helps officiate F1 grands prix and adjudicates on-track incidents and penalties,

F1’s lead steward sacked by FIA boss – just weeks after race director dismissed - The shock decision comes a matter of weeks after Niels Wittich was axed before the end of the season

Tim Mayer spent 15 years as an unpaid steward and roe to become chairman The 58-year-old is one of the most respected names in motorsport racing His departure comes a fortnight after race director Niels Wittich was sacked Formula One’s leading steward has been sacked by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.