Max Verstappen ended final practice over seven-tenths clear of second-place Valtteri Bottas with championship rival Lewis Hamilton struggling in fifth. 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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Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff has downplayed the move which has seen Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas swap chassis this weekend. read more »
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Jenson Button believes Mercedes need to look for an alternative to Valtteri Bottas and that George Russell is the best option. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said it could be "December, January or February" when they decide to choose between Valtteri Bottas and George Russell. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is confident he has rediscovered his form at this weekend's French Grand Prix after beating teammate Lewis Hamilton in both Friday practice sessions. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas appears to be back on form this weekend in France after topping first practice and finishing second to Max Verstappen in the afternoon session. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton said his Friday practice at the French GP was still "quite a struggle" despite Mercedes' return to form at Paul Ricard, as Valtteri Bottas... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas believes the "harsh" penalties being served by kerbs lining the outside of turn two at Paul Ricard will be a "discussion point" ahead of... read more »
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Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas says he has regained trust in the W12 car following the opening day of practice at the Circuit Paul Ricard. Bottas enters the French Grand Prix... read more »
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Max Verstappen was 0.008 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas in second practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday afternoon. read more »
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Toto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes has a "brand new" spare chassis available for Lewis Hamilton following a swap with team-mate Valtteri Bottas for the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Toto Wolff has clarified the situation surrounding Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas swapping chassis for the French Grand Prix, saying "it's part of the plan". read more »
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Max Verstappen sets the pace in today's second session as Mercedes pair appear to struggle on softs. read more »
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After Mercedes dominated the opening session for the French Grand Prix, Red Bull's Max Verstappen bounced back in the hot afternoon practice, beating the Mercedes duo of... read more »
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace from the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in second practice at the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen just moved back ahead of Valtteri Bottas to top Practice Two at the French Grand Prix, with Red Bull and Mercedes appearing closely matched on pace. read more »
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Formula 1 title leader Max Verstappen narrowly led the way during second practice for this weekend's French Grand Prix. Verstappen clocked a best of 1:32.872 to finish... read more »
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Max Verstappen topped the second free practice session at the French Grand Prix, just eight milliseconds ahead of Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Max Verstappen hit back for Red Bull by topping second practice for the French Grand Prix by just 0.008secs from Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas was more than three-tenths of a second faster than Lewis Hamilton in opening practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday. read more »
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After two woeful street circuit races at Monaco and Baku, Mercedes bounced back at the Paul Ricard track by dictating the early pace in the opening practice session for the... read more »
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Having swapped chassis with Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas sets the early pace in France as wind and overenthusiasm see drivers fall prey to Paul Ricard's unforgiving... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas heads Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes one-two ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes made a strong start to their crucial French GP weekend by out-pacing championship leaders Red Bull in first practice, with Valtteri Bottas leading Lewis Hamilton in a... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas headed Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton during opening practice for Formula 1's French Grand Prix. Bottas clocked a time of 1:33.448 to finish 0.335s... read more »
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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
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- 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 |