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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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Horner surprised Mercedes didn't use Russell to protect Hamilton

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 980 views )

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner admits he's surprised that Mercedes didn't keep George Russell out on circuit during the late-race Safety Car period. Alfa... read more »

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Moment of "confusion" behind Hamilton, Russell Dutch GP near-miss

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 868 views )

During the safety car period produced by Valtteri Bottas' stranded Alfa Romeo, Russell took the opportunity to call his own shots and asked for a set of soft tyres to... read more »

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Horner surprised Mercedes didn't use Russell to protect Hamilton in F1 Dutch GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1373 views )

Verstappen controlled proceedings at the front of the pack for much of Sunday's race at Zandvoort, only for a late-race safety car following Valtteri Bottas's... read more »

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Hamilton apologises to Mercedes for radio outburst in Dutch GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1708 views )

When a full safety car period was called for Valtteri Bottas stopping at Turn 1 with engine failure, Red Bull pitted Max Verstappen to switch to softs while Mercedes initially... read more »

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Dutch GP: FIA Drivers Press Conference

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1509 views )

Today's press conference with Yuki Tsunoda, Lance Stroll, Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, Alex Albon, Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Ocon, Mick Schumacher, George Russell and Max... read more »

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Valtteri Bottas: “A new race week gives us the opportunity to recover straight away from an unfortunate weekend”

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 884 views )

Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu are both expecting their Alfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen to bounce back at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix following a tough run of results for... read more »

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EXCLUSIVE: Bottas says Hamilton 'couldn't believe what happened' in Abu Dhabi

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1138 views )

Valtteri Bottas says former Mercedes F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton was "pretty quiet" and left in disbelief in the aftermath of last year's Abu Dhabi title showdown.  read more »

15

Bottas backs Zhou for 2023 Alfa Romeo F1 drive

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 715 views )

Valtteri Bottas has voiced his support for Zhou Guanyu regarding a drive at Alfa Romeo for the 2023 Formula 1 season. Bottas is signed to the team on a multi-year deal, however... read more »

29

Valtteri Bottas: "It's disappointing to finish my race so early"

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 617 views )

Both Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu reflected on an unfortunate and disappointing day which saw them pick no points at Spa-Francorchamps. read more »

35

Bottas' unwanted Belgian GP birthday gift

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 744 views )

Valtteri Bottas joked his second-lap retirement at the Belgian Grand Prix was "not the present I wanted" as his latest birthday celebrations turned sour. read more »

35

Bottas prepared to continue in F1 for Audi opportunity

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 755 views )

Valterri Bottas is committed to a "long-term" future with his current F1 squad in a bid to continue through to its potential re-branding by German car giant Audi. read more »

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EXCLUSIVE: Bottas on the prospect of racing for Audi in F1

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 738 views )

Valtteri Bottas has suggested he would be happy to stick around and possibly race with Audi when the German car company enters F1 in 2026. read more »

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Valtteri Bottas: “We need a clean day to finish what we couldn’t today”

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 667 views )

Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu recap on a day of mixed fortunes for both Alfa Romeo drivers around Spa-Francorchamps. read more »

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F1 Belgian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 736 views )

On an action-packed day both on and off the track at Spa-Francorchamps, the F1 world championship leader topped second practice by almost nine-tenths of a second from title... read more »

1

Bottas: No reason Sauber can't win if it gains investment

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 929 views )

Audi has today announced in a press conference at Spa that it will enter F1 as a powertrain manufacturer from the start of the new-for-2026 engine rules cycle, whereby the... read more »

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Valtteri Bottas: "I feel ready and motivated for the second half of the season"

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 871 views )

Neither Valtteri Bottas nor Zhou Guanyu have scored points since the Canadian Grand Prix, something they want to right this weekend in Belgium. read more »

1

Alfa Romeo: "Good restart" was what Bottas needed in Formula 1

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 4123 views )

Bottas joined Alfa Romeo for 2022 after spending five seasons with Mercedes, and has quickly embraced the team leader role for the Swiss-based squad, scoring 41 of its 46... read more »

35

Bottas 'feeling the difference' out of Hamilton's shadow

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 535 views )

Valtteri Bottas has conceded to 'feeling the difference' since leaving Mercedes and stepping out of the shadow of former team-mate Lewis Hamilton. read more »

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Bottas verdict on Mercedes-Alfa Romeo differences

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 662 views )

Valtteri Bottas has been 'positively surprised' by the faith Alfa Romeo has put in him but has conceded the lack of personnel compared to Mercedes is evident. read more »

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Bottas: I feel like I have something to say at Alfa Romeo

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 538 views )

Valtteri Bottas has opened up on his new position in Formula 1, having made the switch to Alfa Romeo in 2022. Bottas raced for Mercedes for five years from 2017 to 2021,... read more »

1

Bottas feels greater "human effect" on F1 car performance at Alfa Romeo

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 740 views )

Bottas joined Alfa Romeo for the 2022 season after spending five years with Mercedes, scoring 10 wins for the Silver Arrows and helping it to win the constructors'... read more »

35

Bottas upbeat despite missing Alfa Romeo target

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 567 views )

Valtteri Bottas has insisted his targets for Alfa Romeo are for the long-term after narrowly missing out on his initial start-of-season goal. read more »

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Video: F1 Car ❌ Recovery Truck ✅

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 640 views )

"Friendship ended with F1 car. Now recovery truck is my best friend." - Valtteri Bottas, probably. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®:... read more »

35

Could Bottas fill Vettel's activism role?

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 706 views )

Valtteri Bottas has not ruled out attempting to fill the activism void left by the retiring Sebastian Vettel. read more »

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Alfa Romeo: F1 reliability issues have "cost us a fortune" in points

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1012 views )

The Sauber-run squad is sixth in the F1 world constructors' championship this year but has failed to score any points in the past four races, after the team picked up... read more »