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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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Zhou wants both Alfas in the points after first Q3 appearance

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 560 views )

A first Q3 appearance for Zhou Guanyu and he hopes he and his team-mate Valtteri Bottas will finish the Canadian Grand Prix in the top 10. read more »

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Bottas’ latest practice problems are ‘not ideal’

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1288 views )

Valtteri Bottas is confident Alfa Romeo "will find a fix" after an electronic issue curtailed his running on Friday. read more »

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F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen holds off Leclerc in FP2

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 608 views )

Valtteri Bottas led the field out at the start of Friday's second one-hour practice session, although he immediately pitted at the end of his first lap, and remained there... read more »

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"We will aim for a clean weekend and to get back on track immediately" – Frederic Vasseur

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1100 views )

Alfa Romeo are seeking a return to the points in Canada after neither Valtteri Bottas nor Zhou Guanyu scored a top ten finish in Azerbaijan. read more »

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Bottas: Porpoising ‘getting quite serious’, sees injury risk

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 396 views )

Valtteri Bottas says drivers have been talking to the FIA to find solutions to address the porpoising issue. read more »

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Alfa Romeo working on soft tyre weakness in F1 qualifying

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 754 views )

Following a strong Spanish Grand Prix, in which Alfa's car excelled in Barcelona's slow final sector, the Hinwil team headed to Monaco with high expectations.But... read more »

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Valtteri Bottas demands solutions to "serious" porpoising problem

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 907 views )

Valtteri Bottas has stated the issue of porpoising in F1 is "getting quite serious" and that he and his fellow drivers want solutions. read more »

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Frederic Vasseur Rues End of Alfa Romeo’s Points Scoring Run in Azerbaijan

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 720 views )

Neither Valtteri Bottas nor Zhou Guanyu finished inside the top ten in Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a difficult weekend for Alfa Romeo. read more »

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Valtteri Bottas: "I believe there was something fundamentally wrong with the car"

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 814 views )

It was a pointless weekend for Alfa Romeo in Azerbaijan, with Valtteri Bottas ending eleventh and Zhou Guanyu retiring. read more »

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Bottas says Zhou ‘in another league’ to him in Baku

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 574 views )

A suspected issue related to new parts meant Valtteri Bottas was outshone by colleague Zhou Guanyu in Baku. read more »

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Valtteri Bottas left sitting duck by "fundamentally wrong" Alfa Romeo

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 505 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes something was "fundamentally wrong" with his Alfa Romeo during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after being left a sitting duck for much of the race. read more »

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Bottas suspects fundamental issue behind lack pace in Azerbaijan GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 692 views )

Bottas endured a frustrating weekend in Baku after his pace completely vanished from Saturday onwards. In the race, he was a sitting duck, finishing a lapped 11th while... read more »

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Bottas sure ‘something fundamentally wrong’ with car in Baku

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 963 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes there was something "fundamentally wrong" with his Alfa Romeo C42 after a subdued performance in Azerbaijan. Bottas has spent the majority of... read more »

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K-Mag surprised Bottas not penalised for not backing off

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 693 views )

Valtteri Bottas made it through to Q2 at Kevin Magnussen's expense. read more »

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Perez fastest in final practice ahead of delayed qualifying

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 391 views )

Red Bull's Sergio Perez narrowly headed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during final practice for Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Perez set a time of 1:43.170s on... read more »

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Bottas on Alfa’s pace: Not the true picture of where we are

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1255 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes Alfa Romeo can fight for a Q3 spot in Baku despite their Friday pace. read more »

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Bottas expecting Baku boost as Alfa saves upgrades for Saturday

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 972 views )

The Hinwil-based team has a limited supply of the latest upgrades and opted not to put them on the cars of Bottas and Zhou Guanyu on Friday so as not to risk sustaining any... read more »

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Valtteri Bottas: "It's crucial we can have a trouble-free weekend"

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 538 views )

Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu look to further progress and push for more points at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »

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Zhou not yet giving thought to next year's F1 plans

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 486 views )

The rookie, who became the first full-time Chinese F1 driver when he joined the grid alongside Valtteri Bottas this season, admits his season has been "quite up and... read more »

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‘Trouble-free weekend crucial' for Bottas in Baku

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 580 views )

Alfa Romeo must eliminate the mistakes in Baku that have proven costly for them this year, says Valtteri Bottas. read more »

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Valtteri Bottas urges Alfa Romeo to end reliability strife

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 498 views )

Valtteri Bottas has claimed it is "crucial" that Alfa Romeo achieves a "trouble-free weekend" after a string of reliability issues this year. read more »

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Bottas: Fixing Friday issues will show true potential

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 546 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes a clean Friday will enable Alfa Romeo to display its full potential after a spate of recent setbacks during practice. Bottas has been on an encouraging... read more »

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Perez now has what Bottas always wanted from Mercedes

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 695 views )

Security of a contract through to the end of 2024 means Sergio Perez has the foundation to build a World Championship challenge. read more »

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Bottas airs Alfa Romeo expectations on street return

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 454 views )

Valtteri Bottas is hopeful the "normal" Azerbaijan corners will help Alfa Romeo bounce back from a difficult weekend at the recent Monaco Grand Prix. read more »

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'More to come' from Bottas now he's 'in a happy place'

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 896 views )

Valtteri Bottas is feeling the "motivation" at Alfa Romeo at the moment. read more »