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Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas

TeamMercedes
CountryFinland
Podiums45
Points1277
Grands Prix entered139
World ChampionshipsN/A
Highest race finish1 (x7)
Highest grid position1
Date of birth28/08/1989
Place of birthNastola, Finland

Latest F1 news on Valtteri Bottas

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Bottas slates clickbait 'fake news' as Mercedes contract speculation grows

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1189 views )

Valtteri Bottas has taken a swipe at the clickbait media for "making up stories" over his F1 future. read more »

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Video: Garage gossip – Mercedes’ 2022 F1 driver dilemma

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 702 views )

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 »

2

Rosberg advises against Bottas-Russell swap

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1465 views )

While he admits it would be more entertaining, Nico Rosberg believes Toto Wolff shouldn't replace Valtteri Bottas with George Russell. read more »

2

Prost sees two reasons why Red Bull could win title

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 817 views )

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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Irvine empathises with Verstappen's teammates

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1499 views )

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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Video: Good Lap vs Great Lap, with Valtteri Bottas | French Grand Prix

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 746 views )

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 »

2

Russell/Bottas swap not being ruled out by Williams

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 733 views )

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 »

35

Hamilton targets himself with Mercedes team-mate Bottas Williams bound? - GPFans F1 Recap

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1434 views )

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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Bottas' mental strength being tested by "tricky" start to F1 2021

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 706 views )

Valtteri Bottas has admitted his mental strength is being tested following a "tricky" start to the 2021 Formula 1 season. read more »

35

Williams or nothing for Bottas in 2022 - Marko

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 672 views )

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 »

2

Russell reportedly told he will replace Bottas

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1419 views )

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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No sense in keeping Russell at Williams any longer - Marko

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1228 views )

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 »

35

Bottas uncertain of F1 future as Mercedes question marks continue

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 769 views )

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 »

9

F1 Gossip: Bottas set for Mercedes exit at the end of 2021

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 887 views )

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 »

35

What Mercedes must do to recover from recent disasters

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 755 views )

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 »

2

Hill feels Perez has an edge over counterpart Bottas

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 713 views )

Damon Hill believes Sergio Perez is becoming continually stronger and more confident behind the wheel of his Red Bull. read more »

35

Why Bottas' Baku misery hinged on a single lap

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1133 views )

Valtteri Bottas endured a horrendous Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend where he finished a lowly 12th on pure pace after qualifying just 10th. read more »

2

Why did Bottas struggle more than Hamilton in Baku?

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 822 views )

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 »

35

Bottas bucks Mercedes advice while Perez reveals blessing in disguise - GP Fans F1 Recap

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1342 views )

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 »

2

Berger urges Bottas to rediscover his form

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 932 views )

Ex-F1 driver Gerhard Berger believes Valtteri Bottas' ability to return to form will be key in the 2021 title race. read more »

35

Mercedes - Bottas went against team simulations for Baku set-up

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 780 views )

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 »

2

Bottas found his lack of pace in Baku ‘really weird’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 780 views )

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 »

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Mercedes: Bottas lacked ‘that last little bit of confidence’ in Baku

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 668 views )

Valtteri Bottas lacked “that last little bit of confidence” to maximise the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend when compared to Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, according to the... read more »

2

Defiant Bottas won’t accept the ‘loser’s option’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 864 views )

Valtteri Bottas refuses to take the "loser's option" by already giving up on the Drivers' World Championship fight. read more »

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Bottas: Slump in form in Baku is "weird"

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1438 views )

After troubled practice sessions in Baku his team-mate Lewis Hamilton found extra speed for both qualifying and the race, but Bottas was never able to recover.He qualified only... read more »