Mercedes motorsport director Toto Wolff says it is time for Valtteri Bottas to "step up" and prove that he is ready for "race wins and for championships." 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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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton will face a tough challenge from new teammate Valtteri Bottas. Bottas was named as Nico Rosberg's replacement this... read more »
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Felipe Massa said he would not have returned to Formula One for any team other than Williams. The 35-year-old Brazilian has postponed his retirement plans to fill the space... read more »
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New Mercedes signing Valtteri Bottas says he expects to develop a constructive relationship with Lewis Hamilton during their first season as team-mates in… read more »
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Valtteri Bottas sure of strong Lewis Hamilton partnership at Mercedes read more »
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Reigning champion Nico Rosberg has accepted a role as an ambassador for the Mercedes Formula One team. Rosberg retired from the sport after winning the title last year and will... read more »
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"I am in my fifth season so I have some kind of experience but I still feel I haven t achieved anything in F1..." read more »
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Mercedes' signing of Valtteri Bottas for the 2017 Formula 1 season brings to an end the "commotion" caused by Nico Rosberg's shock retirement, according to... read more »
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Finally confirmed at Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas is in no doubt about his target at Mercedes... the title. read more »
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Barring the resurgence of Manor, the 2017 Formula 1 grid has been locked in with Valtteri Bottas signing with Mercedes, Felipe Massa returning to Williams and Pascal Wehrlein... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas will link up with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in Formula 1 this season, following champion Nico Rosberg's shock retirement. GPUpdate.net explains… read more »
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New Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas expects to have "no issues" with team-mate Lewis Hamilton after stepping into the hottest seat in Formula One. read more »
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Over lunch with Mika Häkkinen, he was very enthusiastic about the prospects for Valtteri Bottas. You might argue: "Having had a business interest in his... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas expects to race on "equal terms" with Lewis Hamilton after joining Mercedes on an initial one-year deal. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas's move to Mercedes leaves an "emotional hole" at Williams, according to deputy team principal Claire Williams. read more »
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Mercedes officially confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will line up alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2017 and fill the vacant seat left by Nico Rosberg's retirement from the sport... read more »
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Williams confirms that Felipe Massa has agreed to re-join the team on a one-year deal, coming out of retirement to replace Valtteri Bottas who the team has released to join... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is no longer part of Valtteri Bottas' personal management after the Finnish driver signed a deal to race for the team this year. Along with... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has spoken of his admiration of new team-mate Lewis Hamilton but is confident he can compete with the three-time world champion at Mercedes. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas believes he and Lewis Hamilton will make a strong driver partnership as he prepares to go up against the three-time world champion at Mercedes this season. The... read more »
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Why Bottas fits Mercedes read more »
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Mercedes says it has 'every confidence' new signing Valtteri Bottas can live up to the high standard left by its departed champion Nico Rosberg. read more »
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Video: Bottas addresses Mercedes staff read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is a "no-nonsense guy" joining Mercedes at the right time to see if he is capable of winning in Formula 1, according to Toto Wolff read more »
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Toto Wolff praises 'no-nonsense' Valtteri Bottas ahead of F1 2017 read more »
