Valtteri Bottas has been dropped by his main sponsor Wihuri, after being described as "weak" in 2018 as he embarked on a winless campaign for the constructors'... 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 has suffered an untimely blow after losing his main sponsor ahead of the 2019 season. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas sponsor ends deal over 'weak results' read more »
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Valtteri Bottas shows off his Arctic Rally M-Sport Fiesta read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that the team are "100% behind" Valtteri Bottas for 2019 after a disappointing year for the Finn in '18. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas believes that the return of Robert Kubica to Formula 1 could catalyse a new era of positivity for Williams, and hopes his old team can be rejuvenated by their... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas will be keeping a close eye on his former team in 2019 and thinks Robert Kubica can help put Williams back where they "deserve to be". read more »
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes that Valtteri Bottas has the ability within him to beat his team-mate, Lewis Hamilton, to a driver's championship in the future, but... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas believes Robert Kubica's F1 return will help lift up Williams from a dreadful 2018 read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas must show he is a match for his world champion teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2019 if he is to keep his race seat with the... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said Valtteri Bottas need to perform at the same level as Lewis Hamilton in order to have a chance of staying with the team. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas must perform at the same level as Lewis Hamilton in the 2019 Formula 1 season to keep his Mercedes race seat for next year, says boss Toto Wolff read more »
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says imposing team orders on Valtteri Bottas in Sochi "broke my heart". read more »
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Max Verstappen aimed a thinly veiled dig at Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, saying he would likely be as quick as the five-time world champion if he were... read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he was left heartbroken after making the order for Valtteri Bottas to give up victory at the Russian Grand Prix in order to help Lewis... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas spoke of wanting to "disappear" after a tough end to the 2018 Formula 1 season. But when he returns in 2019 - after making his rallying debut,... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has revealed his cried "like a small baby" after he had victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix snatched away from him by a luckless puncture three laps... read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said that Valtteri Bottas will have to "justify" his place in the Mercedes team. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas will have to "justify" his place on the roster, with added scrutiny set to fall on the Finn in 2019. Bottas... read more »
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Toto Wolff has warned that Valtteri Bottas must justify his seat at Mercedes. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas discusses what has been a triumphant year in general for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport but a challenging one for the partner of now five-time world champion... read more »
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Toto Wolff has claimed that, even though Esteban Ocon remains on their radar for the 2020 season and in the future, they did not consider having him replace Valtteri Bottas as... read more »
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Wolff stresses Mercedes' has full faith in Valtteri Bottas still despite his winless 2018 season, but confirms Esteban Ocon could be an option for 2020. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the circumstances that resulted in Valtteri Bottas missing out on a near-certain win at the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix were... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Kevin Magnussen should have been "severely penalised" for Baku clash that cost Valtteri Bottas victory. read more »
