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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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Wolff backtracks on Bottas blame game

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 748 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the media made a "mess" of his reaction to the failed Valtteri Bottas pit stop in Monaco. read more »

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Wolff expecting 'very, very difficult' Baku qualifying for Mercedes

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1403 views )

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits he is expecting his team to endure a "very, very difficult" qualifying session in Baku on Saturday. The reigning world... read more »

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Why Verstappen wore Perez's race boots in Baku practice

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1603 views )

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already seen a late arrival after Valtteri Bottas had to complete his media requirements from an airport in Finland but something will arrive even... read more »

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Bottas claims "something fundamentally wrong" with "unpredictable" Mercedes

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1115 views )

Valtteri Bottas was left to declare there to be "something fundamentally wrong" with his Mercedes following a wretched practice outing for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »

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Bottas: Something "fundamentally wrong" with Mercedes in Baku

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1038 views )

World champion Hamilton ended up 11th fastest in second free practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Bottas down in 16th spot - ahead of only the Williams and Haas... read more »

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Mercedes ‘just slow’ amid Azerbaijan practice slump

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 715 views )

Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas conceded the reigning champions face an uphill challenge after struggling for performance during practice in Azerbaijan.... read more »

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Bottas won't take "loser's option" after early 2021 F1 setbacks

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1328 views )

Mercedes driver Bottas underwent "extreme" winter training with a particular focus on mindset as he looked to mount a challenge to team-mate Lewis Hamilton for this... read more »

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‘Public mud-slinging’ between Bottas and Mercedes

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1234 views )

Sky F1 pundit, Karun Chandhok, has said the Valtteri Bottas/Mercedes dynamic has descended into "public mud-slinging between the pair. read more »

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Bottas "open-minded" about F1 future amid Mercedes uncertainty 

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1156 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he is remaining "open-minded" about his future in Formula 1 and is yet to begin talks with Mercedes about next season.  read more »

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Bottas left confused by Mercedes pit stop blame game

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 856 views )

Valtteri Bottas has conceded to 'surprise' at being apportioned blame by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff for the pit stop gaffe that saw him retire from the Monaco... read more »

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Bottas stranded, Verstappen "can't be arsed" and Hamilton accepts Monaco blame - GPFans F1 Recap

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1662 views )

Valtteri Bottas has revealed how he had warned Mercedes of potential pit stop drama ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix in which he retired due to a machined wheel nut.Read more... read more »

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Russell’s ‘tough love’ from Wolff after Imola crash

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 691 views )

George Russell has revealed he received "a lot of tough love" from Toto Wolff following his crash with Valtteri Bottas at Imola. read more »

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Bottas raised concerns over Mercedes' pit stops before Monaco

over 4 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1141 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he raised concerns about the standards of Mercedes' pit stops before a machined wheel nut forced him into retirement at the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »

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Bottas surprised by Wolff's Monaco pit stop claim

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1145 views )

Valtteri Bottas admits to being surprised by Toto Wolff's claim that part of the issue with the Finn's wheel nut in Monaco was his failure to stop correctly at his... read more »

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Bottas expects to open 2022 contract talks soon

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 774 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he expects discussions with Mercedes over his future to open in the next month or so. Bottas has been with Mercedes since 2017 on a series of one-year... read more »

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Bottas "surprised" Wolff suggested he was out of position in botched pit stop

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1063 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he was "quite surprised" that Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff suggested he was at fault for his botched pit stop at the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »

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Plane issues leave Bottas stranded in Finland

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 845 views )

Valtteri Bottas's race weekend hasn't got off to the best start as a plane issue has delayed his journey from Finland to Baku. read more »

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Bottas "surprised" by Mercedes suggestion he was out of position in Monaco pitstop

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1107 views )

The Finn was forced to retire from the Monaco GP after Mercedes was unable to get his right-front tyre off during a stop.The wheelnut face had been machined off after the gun... read more »

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Stranded Bottas reveals to issuing Mercedes pit stop warning

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 823 views )

Valtteri Bottas has revealed how he had warned Mercedes of potential pit stop drama ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix in which he retired due to a machined wheel nut. read more »

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Russell: Relationship with Wolff ‘better than ever’ after Imola crash

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 519 views )

George Russell believes his crash with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas during the Imola Grand Prix has actually brought him and Toto Wolff closer together, rather than the... read more »

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Russell: Wolff gave me a lot of 'tough love' after Bottas crash

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1241 views )

The pair had collided at high-speed while battling over ninth place in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which put them both out - wrecking their respective FW43B and W12... read more »

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Bottas expects "close" Red Bull-Mercedes fight in Baku

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 677 views )

Valtteri Bottas is expecting Mercedes to be back fighting Red Bull at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after the team's difficult Monaco weekend. read more »

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Video: Bottas And Stroll's Photo Finish | All The Angles | 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1091 views )

There haven't been too many closer finishes in F1 than this! For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: http://www.instagram.com/F1... read more »

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Russell wants F1 future beyond 2021 decided by summer break

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 762 views )

The Williams racer has been heavily linked with a move to the Black Arrows squad, where he has been part of its junior programme since 2017, for 2022, following his starring... read more »

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Video: Is Baku a must win for Bottas?

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 813 views )

It's been a rocky start to the 2021 F1 season for Valtteri Bottas and, following his second DNF of the season in Monaco, all eyes are on the Finn in Baku. Can he turn his... read more »