In the first practice session back at the historic Imola circuit, Valtteri Bottas topped the timesheets ahead of Lewis Hamilton amidst a number of incidents. read more »
Valtteri Bottas news
Valtteri Bottas
| Team | Mercedes |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Podiums | 45 |
| Points | 1277 |
| Grands Prix entered | 139 |
| World Championships | N/A |
| Highest race finish | 1 (x7) |
| Highest grid position | 1 |
| Date of birth | 28/08/1989 |
| Place of birth | Nastola, Finland |
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Sunny skies greeted the Formula One circus at Imola as teams and drivers started their on-track preparations for this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Mercedes driver... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas headed a Mercedes 1-2 in opening practice for F1's Emilia Romagna GP, while a collision between Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon brought out the red flags. read more »
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Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Alpine's Esteban Ocon collide as Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas is quickest in first practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas landed the first blow for Mercedes on F1 2021's second weekend by topping the timesheets in Emilia-Romagna GP first practice, which included a collision... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas fronted a Mercedes 1-2 during an eventful first practice session for Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. Bottas set a time of 1:16.564s to... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton finished second with Max Verstappen third for Red Bull - the top three covered by just 0.058s. In bright conditions at Imola, the majority of the pack headed out... read more »
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Mercedes duo Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton set the pace in opening practice for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix that was cut short by a collision involving Sergio Perez and... read more »
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Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon got their Imola incidents off to an early start, the two both bringing out the red flags after colliding. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he is excited and motivated by the turn around in fortune which sees Mercedes the hunter as opposed to the hunted. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas say they are excited for the rare chance to be Formula 1 "hunters" as world champions Mercedes insist challengers Red Bull will... read more »
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Formula One champions Mercedes are chasing rather than being chased now that Red Bull have a faster car, according to Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Despite Lewis Hamilton's victory in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, Mercedes thinks it is behind rival Red Bull in pace terms, and knows it needs to make... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he is excited and motivated by Mercedes being what he has described as the "hunters" in the 2021 F1 title fight. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas said the fact that Mercedes appear to be chasing Red Bull does not bring pressure, instead it excites him. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has ruled out any team dominating Formula 1 races this year due to the close-fought battle between Mercedes and Red Bull. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton reckons the best thing about his partnership with Valtteri Bottas is the lack of "BS". read more »
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Mercedes team-mate’s Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas have recalled the moments when team boss Toto Wolff was at his angriest, following something they’ve done on track.... read more »
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Toto Wolff has doubted claims from Valtteri Bottas that he came close to leaving Formula 1, after team orders stopped the Mercedes driver from claiming victory at the Russian... read more »
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Mercedes sparked controversy at the 2018 Russian Grand Prix when it asked Bottas to move aside for team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a bid to protect its 1-2 finish.Bottas was left... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas thinks Mercedes need perfection in every area of their car if they want to beat Red Bull this season. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas' seat may be in doubt, but Johnny Herbert says the Finn is "absolutely" what Mercedes want from their second driver. read more »
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We are only one race into the season, but it is hard not to think the writing is already on the wall for Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas suffered a slow pit-stop on Lap 31 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and Mercedes have put it down to an error with the wheel gun. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has stepped in to try to secure the future of Lahti Pelicans by purchasing a stake in the ice hockey club. read more »
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- Will Stevens
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Max Verstappen | 403 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | 340 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 319 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | 268 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | 259 |
| 6 | George Russell | 217 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | 208 |
| 8 | Sergio Perez | 152 |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | 62 |
| 10 | Nico Hulkenberg | 35 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | McLaren Mercedes | 608 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 584 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 555 |
| 4 | Mercedes | 425 |
| 5 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 86 |
| 6 | Haas Ferrari | 50 |
| 7 | Alpine Renault | 49 |
| 8 | RB Honda RBPT | 46 |
| 9 | Williams Mercedes | 17 |
| 10 | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 0 |