Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will swap chassis for this weekend’s French Grand Prix, in a move the Finn says was pre-planned. Hamilton will run chassis #4 this weekend,... 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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Valtteri Bottas has hit back at claims he has been told he's leaving Mercedes, adding that the speculation around his drive is not based on facts. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has dismissed recent speculation over his Mercedes Formula 1 future and says some news stories are "not based on any facts." Bottas has raced for... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has taken a swipe at the clickbait media for "making up stories" over his F1 future. read more »
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Both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas are out of contract at the end of the 2021 F1 season. However, it looks as though the world champion is set to stay put meaning all... read more »
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While he admits it would be more entertaining, Nico Rosberg believes Toto Wolff shouldn't replace Valtteri Bottas with George Russell. read more »
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Alain Prost thinks the contrasting fortunes of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez could be crucial in deciding the titles this season. read more »
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Having been paired with Michael Schumacher, Eddie Irvine empathises with the seemingly hopeless plights of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. read more »
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Ride onboard with Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas as he demonstrates what a good lap versus a great lap looks like around Circuit Paul Ricard as we head towards a return of the... read more »
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Williams team principal, Jost Capito, has said it is "all open" with regards to the respective futures of George Russell and Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has claimed he is focused only on beating the version of himself that won a record-equalling seventh F1 title last year rather than toppling Max Verstappen. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has admitted his mental strength is being tested following a "tricky" start to the 2021 Formula 1 season. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes Valtteri Bottas has no option but to swap seats with George Russell for the 2022 F1 season. read more »
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According to reports, Toto Wolff has informed George Russell's management that the Brit will replace Valtteri Bottas next season. read more »
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Keeping George Russell at Williams for another season “no longer makes sense”, according to Red Bull’s Helmut Marko, who was asked to comment on the dilemma facing Mercedes for... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is adamant he still has "a few good years" inside him and that his time in F1 is far from over. read more »
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In our latest Formula 1 gossip column, Valtteri Bottas looks set to be on his way out of Mercedes at the end of the year, while seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton hopes... read more »
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Zero points. That is what F1 champions Mercedes scored at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite neither Lewis Hamilton nor Valtteri Bottas retiring from the race. read more »
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Damon Hill believes Sergio Perez is becoming continually stronger and more confident behind the wheel of his Red Bull. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas endured a horrendous Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend where he finished a lowly 12th on pure pace after qualifying just 10th. read more »
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Mercedes' technology director, Mike Elliott, says Valtteri Bottas' inability to get into a "positive spiral" in Baku is what ultimately saw him way off the... read more »
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Mercedes technology director Mike Elliott has revealed Valtteri Bottas' flawed high-downforce configuration at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the driver's choice. read more »
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Ex-F1 driver Gerhard Berger believes Valtteri Bottas' ability to return to form will be key in the 2021 title race. read more »
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Mercedes technology director Mike Elliott has revealed Valtteri Bottas' flawed high-downforce configuration at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the driver's choice. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas said he was "confused" by his "weird" lack of performance in Azerbaijan, which left him unable to match Aston Martin's pace. read more »
