The Paul Ricard stewards have revealed why they opted to take no further action over Sergio Perez appearing to exceed the track limits as he battled with Valtteri Bottas in the... 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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2016 world champion, Nico Rosberg was quick to take aim at Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas following the French GP, believing both could have defended better. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has defended his angry radio outburst following Mercedes decision not to heed his advice and switch him to a two-stop strategy. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has declared he "loved" the passion of Valtteri Bottas on the team radio as the Finn campaigned desperately to be switched to a... read more »
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Retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg criticised former Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas for 'soft' defending against Red Bull in the... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas does not believe he was too harsh in how he criticized Mercedes' strategy. read more »
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Toto Wolff voiced his "joy" at Valtteri Bottas "finally letting it out" after an incorrect strategy call cost him a podium at the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas believes his team’s push to complete the French Grand Prix on a one-stop strategy cost him a guaranteed podium and a shot at the win. Bottas eventually finished... read more »
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Sergio Perez was given the all-clear by the FIA to keep third place in the French Grand Prix despite exceeding track limits after passing Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas criticised Mercedes' strategy in the French Grand Prix for being "too focused" on a failing one-stopper and claimed he could have been... read more »
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Sergio Perez kept his third place in the French Grand Prix after he was cleared by the race stewards for overtaking off-track. The Red Bull driver completed the podium after a... read more »
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Toto Wolff has revealed an early error from Valtteri Bottas at turn three was the catalyst for Mercedes' downfall at the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has clarified details of the chassis switch between drivers Lewis Hamilton that took place ahead of the French Grand Prix in a bid to put to... read more »
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Mercedes line up second and third for the French Grand Prix, with both Lewis Hamilton and a much improved Valtteri Bottas having their sights purely on the win on Sunday. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton will line up in second place alongside Max Verstappen for tomorrow's French Grand Prix, with team-mate Valtteri Bottas behind in third setting things up... read more »
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Toto Wolff revealed he had a "good discussion" with Valtteri Bottas after his dismal performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but conceded comments of a... read more »
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Today's post-qualifying press conference with Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton called out Sky Sports during a post-qualifying interview following comments made by pundit Paul di Resta, in reference to the decision by Mercedes to swap their... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas felt he was in contention for at least a front-row start for the French Grand Prix, admitting his disappointment at starting P3 on Sunday. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas was relieved to have rediscovered his form after eliminating memories of a disastrous event at the last race in Baku to qualify third for the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says he was pleased to be able to dismiss the "myth" of whether or not he and Valtteri Bottas' chassis switch had a negative impact on his... read more »
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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen was fastest in today's qualifying for the French Grand Prix. The Dutchman secured pole position for tomorrow's race, starting... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said he was “just playing” about delaying a decision on Valtteri Bottas and George Russell until the winter time. The futures of Bottas and Russell... read more »
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Max Verstappen put in a stellar performance to dominate the third and final practice for the French Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Finn driver Valtteri Bottas.... read more »
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Max Verstappen finished French GP final practice with a whopping 0.7s advantage over Valtteri Bottas as the title leader firmly laid down his marker ahead of qualifying, with... read more »
Qatari Grand Prix
1st of December 2024
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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 |