Valtteri Bottas says he is balancing his ambitions to win races against his desire to secure a “long term contract” with Mercedes.

Having replaced the reigning champion Nico Rosberg this year, Bottas has impressed so far in 2017 and won his first grand prix in Sochi.

Now, ahead of this weekend’s race in Azerbaijan, the Finn says his winning ambitions remain on track.

“I love racing in Baku,” he told Italy’s Autosprint, “and I believe it is time for me to try to win again.

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