ABU DHABI -- Toto Wolff thinks Valtteri Bottas can remind Mercedes why he deserves a deal beyond 2018 by converting pole into a victory at Yas Marina.
Bottas' form has recovered in recent races after a difficult second half of the season, which saw his performances drop shortly after his 2018 contract extension was confirmed. The Finn secured a second consecutive pole position in Abu Dhabi but has not won since the Austrian Grand Prix in July.
Speaking after the qualifying, Bottas said he was keen to avoid a repeat of the last race, where Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel beat him into Turn 1 and won the race.