Valtteri Bottas has revealed the period that made him ‘almost quit’ Formula 1 because it was being ‘cruel’ to him. The Finn has raced for Sauber in the last three years and largely picked up the scraps in the midfield, as the team has been unable to produce a car good enough for regular points. The team had high expectations going into this season ahead of their planned transition to Audi in 2026 but instability within Sauber’s technical team and lack of funding has prevented them from progressing. Despite finishing outside the top 10 in most races, Valtteri Bottas has revealed that the most m…