Mercedes really screwed over Bottas this race. Good on him for speaking his mind.
Not only this race, but it happens a lot. They usually don't listen tohim and overrule the guy on things he wants to. And he usually gets screwed by it. I know Hmilton is the No1 driver and 7-time champion, but Mercedes really screw Bottas A LOT, on purpose and don't even hide it. It is is lst year there (it is assumed), good on him for, like you said, speaking his mind.
They screwed both to be honest, mercedes looks a bit in confusion lately, this is the third race in a row Ham and or Bottas lose position after the pit. not complaining though, this season is definitely entertaining, reminds me alonso vs schumacher 2006
Honestly it's time for Bottas to prioritize himself now because as you said, there's heavy rumors about Mercedes already lining up Russell to replace him. Why be a good sport and great team mate when they keep screwing him over, Toto Wolff blames him when it isn't even his own fault and treats him poorly publicly. Go nuclear like Vettel did after Ferrari dropped him.
Although ngl I kinda want him to do it just for dramatic purposes as well
You're not wrong, but it's seemingly not the first time they blatantly disregard or ignore what Bottas says or thinks. Not to forget the passive-aggressiveness by Toto towards him publicly to the press.