Valtteri Bottas news

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 »

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 »

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 »

Max Verstappen ended final practice over seven-tenths clear of second-place Valtteri Bottas with championship rival Lewis Hamilton struggling in fifth. read more »

Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff has downplayed the move which has seen Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas swap chassis this weekend. read more »

Jenson Button believes Mercedes need to look for an alternative to Valtteri Bottas and that George Russell is the best option. read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Max Verstappen was 0.008 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas in second practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday afternoon. read more »

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 »

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 »

Max Verstappen sets the pace in today's second session as Mercedes pair appear to struggle on softs. read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Max Verstappen topped the second free practice session at the French Grand Prix, just eight milliseconds ahead of Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas. read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »