Bottas will embark on his fifth season with Mercedes in 2021, but is yet to defeat team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a title battle, finishing as runner-up in each of the past two... read more »
Valtteri Bottas news
Valtteri Bottas
| Team | Mercedes |
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| 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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Toto Wolff says he wants a "clear understanding" with Sir Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas about plans for 2022 before "flirting outside" of Mercedes. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has revealed he aims to be more "selfish" in his quest to beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton and become Formula 1 world champion. read more »
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Mercedes says it will not scout drivers outside of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas for 2022 until it has a clear idea of its future direction. Mercedes agreed a one-year... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has asserted he still believes in his ability to fight for the Formula 1 title, in spite of his record in recent seasons. Bottas joined the front-running... read more »
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The reigning world champions have unleashed their 2021 challenger, the W12 alongside drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, Team Principal Toto Wolff and Technical... read more »
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The covers are set to come off Mercedes' 2021 challenger, the W12 in a special LIVE event. Join us for coverage of the big reveal with Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas and... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has given fans an early glimpse of the Mercedes W12 ahead of its launch on Tuesday. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has undergone his Mercedes seat fit ahead of next week's launch of the W12. read more »
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That's one way to make your rookie debut in a Mercedes! Super-sub George Russell was called in to replace Lewis Hamilton for the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix following his... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says those who criticise him make him even more determined to prove them wrong as he prepares for his fifth season as Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas have been promised by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff he will discuss their futures for 2022 and beyond with them first before George Russell. read more »
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Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is entering a potentially career-defining season in Formula 1. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas "doesn't stand a chance" up against Sir Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, according to Gerhard Berger. read more »
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With F1's rumour mill still speculating about Lewis Hamilton's contract situation, Valtteri Bottas says he does "not care" if the Brit signs a new deal. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas does not get bogged down by criticism, but instead finds motivation from said critics to do better in Formula 1. read more »
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Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas says armchair critics who feel he should be doing better against Lewis Hamilton only serve to motivate him rather than get him down read more »
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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is confident the more experienced Sergio Perez can push Max Verstappen harder than Alexander Albon was able to last season, which he hopes... read more »
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In the latest F1 gossip column, Jordan on how he would handle Hamilton's contract negotiations, Baku hopes to welcome fans on return to calendar, and Bottas records... read more »
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Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas claimed sixth place in the overall results during his latest foray into rallying in his native Finland. Bottas uses rally driving to... read more »
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Mercedes F1 Team's nine-time F1 race winner Valtteri Bottas finished the Tunturi Rally in sixth position which has been his third Arctic Rally finish in a row. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas completed an "amazing week" by finishing sixth in the Arctic Lapland Rally - his third straight top-10 result in that event. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas was on course to improve upon last year's result after day one of the Arctic Lapland Rally, sitting eighth in the overall standings. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he is not a Nico Rosberg, and prefers to do his talking on track as opposed to playing mind games with his teammate. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has taken a swipe at the driver he replaced at Mercedes, claiming he “prefers to do the talking on track” by “racing fair”, rather than resorting to mind games... read more »
Qatari Grand Prix
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- Drivers list
- Sebastian Vettel
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Lewis Hamilton
- Nico Rosberg
- Fernando Alonso
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Romain Grosjean
- Pastor Maldonado
- Jenson Button
- Carlos Sainz Jr.
- Will Stevens
- Roberto Merhi
- Felipe Nasr
- Max Verstappen
- Kevin Magnussen
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Sergio Perez
- Adrian Sutil
- Esteban Gutierrez
- Jean-Eric Vergne
- Daniil Kvyat
- Felipe Massa
- Valtteri Bottas
- Jules Bianchi
- Max Chilton
- Kamui Kobayashi
- Marcus Ericsson
- Robert Kubica
- Michael Schumacher
- Paul di Resta
- Heikki Kovalainen
| 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 |