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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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"If anyone can do it, he can" - Valtteri Bottas expects Lewis Hamilton to succeed at Ferrari

about 1 month ago

from: Crash.Net

( 288 views )

Valtteri Bottas has backed former teammate Lewis Hamilton to succeed when he moves to Ferrari in 2025. read more »

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Video: C44 LAUNCH NIGHT ?? | Stake F1 Team 2024 Presentation | Full Live Show

about 1 month ago

from: YouTube.com

( 618 views )

It’s not the kind of Formula One car you’ve ever seen before. Aggressive, exciting, different – both on track and off it: the Stake F1 Team C44 is finally in the open! The 2024... read more »

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What Sauber sees in its 'inside-out, back-to-front' pull-rod F1 suspension

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 424 views )

As part of a push to be more aggressive with its 2024 C44 design, Sauber has made some extensive changes to the car that Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will race this... read more »

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Bottas tight lipped on possible 2025 Mercedes F1 return

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 465 views )

Valtteri Bottas has been tight-lipped on a possible return to Mercedes next year but insists his "priority" is remaining with Sauber until Audi arrives in Formula 1... read more »

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Surprised Bottas backs Hamilton to succeed at Ferrari

about 1 month ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 343 views )

Valtteri Bottas has said he expects Lewis Hamilton to be a good fit for Ferrari when the British driver moves to the Italian team next year. read more »

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Bottas says Hamilton's Ferrari switch will "escalate" F1 driver market movement

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 730 views )

Hamilton's shock decision to leave Mercedes has energised the driver market ahead of 2025, just when it appeared to be stalling as Ferrari and McLaren moved to tie Charles... read more »

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Video: Sauber's Next Step Towards Audi - Stake F1 C44 Unveiled

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 605 views )

Sauber takes the next step in it's transition from Alfa Romeo into Audi, by unveiling the Stake F1's C44 car! Well, as is expected, 3D renders, but close enough.... read more »

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Video: Nailed it. Thanks, VB. ? #f1 #bottas

about 1 month ago

from: YouTube.com

( 699 views )

Video: Nailed it. Thanks, VB. ? #f1 #bottas read more »

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Bottas outlines ‘high expectations’ for Sauber in F1 2024

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 308 views )

Valtteri Bottas has admitted that the Sauber Formula 1 team missed its targets for the previous season and has challenged it to rise to the “high expectations” he retains for... read more »

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Sauber needs to "step up" in F1 2024, says Bottas

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 310 views )

In its final year under the Alfa Romeo identity, the team had a disappointing season, finishing only ninth in the world championship, with Bottas logging two eighth places and... read more »

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Sauber F1 team reveals dramatic new look on C44

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 398 views )

The Swiss outfit has taken advantage of a two-year gap between its Alfa Romeo deal and the switch to full Audi works branding in 2026 to introduce a fluo green and black livery... read more »

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Bottas optimistic Mercedes can challenge Red Bull in F1 2024

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 267 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes there’s "no reason" why Mercedes can't challenge Red Bull in the 2024 Formula 1 season, but he admits it will be tough to beat the... read more »

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F1 star reacts hilariously to bizarre new team name

2 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 685 views )

Valtteri Bottas has offered a hilarious reaction to his team's new branding for the 2024 season. read more »

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Video: Bottas Gets Out of Breath After a Crash ?‍?

2 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 532 views )

Valtteri Bottas had a hefty shunt during the closing moments of qualifying in Mexico in 2019, demonstrated by his out-of-breath radio transmission shortly afterwards.... read more »

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F1 star makes 'good start' admission amid doubts over future

2 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 432 views )

Stake F1 driver Valtteri Bottas has said that he wants his contract situation to be 'fixed for the future earlier rather than later' in order to avoid any distractions. read more »

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Zhou confident Sauber F1 team can return to 2022 level

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 571 views )

Zhou scored just six points in his second season in F1 in 2023, equalling his debut season tally, as the then-named Alfa Romeo team struggled for competitiveness with its C43... read more »

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Bottas identifies F1 weakness Sauber must eradicate from 2024

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 322 views )

Valtteri Bottas has cited the Sauber Formula 1 team’s gap between discovering areas of improvement in the wind tunnel and producing parts for the track as a weakness it must... read more »

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Stake F1 Team share detail on "completely new car" after Red Bull copy question

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 531 views )

Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou will be behind the wheel of a "completely new car" this year - but will it copy the Red Bull design? read more »

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F1 star reveals new-look team's weakness ahead of 2024 season

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 330 views )

Valtteri Bottas has admitted that Alfa Romeo - now known as Stake F1 Team - need to improve their reaction time when it comes to bringing upgrades to the track. read more »

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Sauber F1 team's reaction time a major weakness, says Bottas

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 363 views )

Bottas left Mercedes to join the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo team (now renamed Stake) for the return of ground effect in 2022. He enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, scoring... read more »

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Bottas to court rival F1 team seat if Audi talks break down

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 499 views )

Valtteri Bottas’ priority is to secure a contract extension that covers Audi's Formula 1 arrival in 2026, but he would be prepared to reach out to other teams if talks... read more »

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F1 race winner bullish on landing Audi 2026 drive

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 359 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes that an 'opportunity' to drive with the new Audi team in 2026 may allow him to get back onto the podium, after claiming he is still... read more »

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Bottas targets early move on Audi F1 2026 drive

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 341 views )

Audi is in the process of taking over Bottas's current employer Sauber ahead of its long-awaited grand prix return in two years' time. Until then, the Swiss squad... read more »

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Bottas admits being in denial as Hamilton's Mercedes F1 team-mate

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 864 views )

Valtteri Bottas has admitted that he was 'in denial' during his time alongside seven-time world champion Nico Rosberg at Mercedes. read more »

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Bottas opens up on 'tricky situation' as Hamilton's Mercedes F1 team-mate

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 314 views )

Valtteri Bottas has admitted that his five-year spell as Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 team-mate at Mercedes was a 'tricky situation' due to the fact he was never... read more »