Lewis Hamilton brushed off being beaten by Valtteri Bottas in both of Friday's practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix, claiming his Mercedes team-mate was boosted by... 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 hailed Mercedes' Japanese Grand Prix upgrade for allowing him to push further after securing top spot in both of Friday's practice sessions at Suzuka. read more »
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Second practice at Suzuka was a crucial session, and the final one ahead of qualifying on Sunday following the cancellation of FP3. Though rain was predicted, it didn't... read more »
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Mercedes can "push the car further than before", according to Valtteri Bottas, after an impressive start with an upgraded W10 at the Japanese GP - leaving Ferrari... read more »
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Ahead of tomorrow's tyfoon, the first practice session at Suzuka was a busy one as teams looks to benefit from some dry weather running, now that FP3 has been cancelled. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas feels that he can push his car further than before following updates brought to the W10 for this weekend. read more »
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Mercedes can push car further with new updates - Valtteri Bottas read more »
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Valtteri Bottas beat Lewis Hamilton again as Mercedes dominated Friday at the Japanese GP, although Red Bull and Ferrari closed the gap in a crucial second - and final -... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas fastest in Free Practice 2 for the Japanese Grand Prix, a session that could determine the grid for Sunday's race. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas heads up another one-two finish for Mercedes in FP2, meaning he will start on pole if qualifying gets washed out on Sunday. read more »
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As in opening practice, Valtteri Bottas head a Mercedes 1-2 in a second session which could yet form Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix grid. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas recovered from spinning on the run to Suzuka's start/finish straight to continue setting the pace as Mercedes dominated second practice for Formula... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas secured a lockout of Friday's practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix, once again leading Lewis Hamilton in an all-Mercedes one-two finish. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas completes Japanese GP practice lockout read more »
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Valtteri Bottas retained top spot in Friday practice, which could be converted to pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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2019 Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice 1 Report read more »
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Bottas quickest ahead of teammate Hamilton as drivers look to get in as many laps as possible ahead of the wet weather arriving at Suzuka. read more »
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On the cusp of a historic sixth successive constructors' title, Mercedes pair set blistering pace as Suzuka weekend gets underway. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas edged out Lewis Hamilton in an impressive start for Mercedes at the start of what is set to prove a condescend Japanese GP weekend. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas edges Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes dominates opening session read more »
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Valtteri Bottas set the pace as Mercedes dominated the opening practice session for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix read more »
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Mercedes were not messing around in the first practice session as Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton pushed well clear of the chasing pack in Japan. read more »
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Mercedes enjoyed a fine start to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend as Valtteri Bottas edged Lewis Hamilton for top spot in FP1, with Ferrari a second adrift of the Silver Arrows. read more »
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Though Toto Wolff describes the upgrades Mercedes is bringing to Suzuka as "minor", Valtteri Bottas is seeking a "decent step" in terms of performance. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes' Japanese Grand Prix upgrade is expected to bring a "decent step" in performance. read more »