Valtteri Bottas set to learn his Mercedes future next month
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland prepares for the first practice session at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Friday, July 26, 2019. The German Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland prepares for the first practice session at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Friday, July 26, 2019. The German Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Jul. 26, 2019 05:27 AM EDT
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, center, prepares for the first practice session at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Friday, July 26, 2019. The German Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, center, prepares for the first practice session at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Friday, July 26, 2019. The German Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Jul. 26, 2019 05:32 AM EDT
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland prior to the first practice session at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Friday, July 26, 2019. The German Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland prior to the first practice session at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Friday, July 26, 2019. The German Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Jul. 26, 2019 05:18 AM EDT