Max Verstappen couldn't resist chuckling when he was told Valtteri Bottas used DRS during their battle in the dying stages of FP2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix. 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 contends that the FIA is not taking feedback from Formula 1 drivers seriously enough amid the recent criticism regarding its policing of track limits this year.... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas admitted that raising the ride height of the Alfa Romeo C43 at the United States Grand Prix was “more penalizing” for the team than its competitors. The bumpy,... read more »
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Max Verstappen reached a half century of victories in Formula 1, both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified due to a technical infringement on their cars, and... read more »
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We took Alfa Romeo team mates Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu shopping in Austin and asked them to pick each other's outfits for the US Grand Prix. For more F1® videos,... read more »
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Multiple drivers have called for track limits reform following a number of violations in yesterday’s Formula 1 Sprint at The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Modern... read more »
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Today's press conference with Valtteri Bottas, Carlos Sainz, Lance Stroll, Logan Sargeant, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo, Kevin Magnussen, Charles Leclerc... read more »
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Cue the GIFs. ? Find out what unfolded when Valtteri and Zhou took on a classic game of Charades! Find us online and #GetCloser: Instagram:... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is one of F1's most popular drivers and his activities and hobbies away from the racetrack continue to grow. read more »
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After a frustrating run with just one point in eight weekends the team made a significant step in Qatar, where Valtteri Bottas claimed eighth and Zhou Guanyu ninth.The six... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has said that his Alfa Romeo team are gaining a better understanding of its most recent upgrade package and revealed what he considers the 'final piece of... read more »
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Bottas and team-mate Zhou Guanyu finished eighth and ninth at Losail, with the latter jumping the penalised Sergio Perez in the final results.The six points earned move the... read more »
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The Finn is throwing his weight behind Maini, and says the target is very clear: "F1 is our objective".Hakkinen's track record in this department is strong,... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says Alfa Romeo's double points haul at the Qatar Grand Prix shows it "finally understands" the upgrades it has brought in recent rounds. Alfa... read more »
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From Max Verstappen's crowning glory to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell's dramatic Turn 1 collision. Tune into the best of team radio from a busy Sprint weekend in... read more »
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George Russell has explained how a phone call to Valtteri Bottas after they crashed into each other went unanswered. read more »
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George Russell has said that, following a heavy crash with then-Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas in Imola in 2021, the Finn never returned his call and the pair have never... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas asserts that he is "not concerned" that the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team lack the resources to make the "big steps" its rivals have enjoyed... read more »
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The relationship between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes has hit acrimonious levels according to former F1 team manager Peter Windsor. read more »
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Respected F1 pundit Peter Windsor has suggested that the friction between George Russell and Lewis Hamilton shows why the seven-time world champion wanted to keep Valtteri... read more »
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Logan Sargeant says he was surprised that Valtteri Bottas didn't opt for the inside line during the incident that saw the pair make contact in the Japanese Grand Prix.... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he intends to hold a discussion with Logan Sargeant about the collision that took the Alfa Romeo driver out of the Japanese Grand Prix. Bottas, who lined... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas experienced a nightmare pit stop during the Japanese Grand Prix after a first-lap incident. read more »
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Charles Leclerc, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu have all avoided penalties for exceeding the maximum lap time limit in qualifying at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Lance Stroll and Valtteri Bottas were two of the five drivers to be knocked out of qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, after they failed to make it out of the bottom five... read more »
