Keeping it fairly real, Valtteri Bottas has a specific goal in mind for his first Alfa Romeo campaign. 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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Bottas joined the Swiss team this winter after five years at Mercedes, with whom he took 10 wins and 58 podiums in 101 grands prix.In sharp contrast Alfa Romeo finished ninth... read more »
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During five seasons with Mercedes Bottas took 10 wins and 58 podiums while Hamilton won four world championships.With Mercedes opting to bring in protege George Russell as... read more »
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In the latest Formula 1 gossip column, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has called the FIA's decision to sack Michael Masi "harsh", while Valtteri Bottas... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas doesn't believe George Russell can beat Lewis Hamilton as even the latter's bad days are "not too bad". read more »
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Alfa Romeo has provided a first glimpse of its 2022 Formula 1 car, the C42, during a shakedown at Ferrari's Fiorano facility. Alfa Romeo carried out a shakedown earlier... read more »
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Mercedes' W13 2022 Formula 1 car was taken out onto the track for the first time on Friday, shortly after it was publicly launched. The car was first driven by George... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has turned a wheel for the first time with Alfa Romeo after ending his five-year association with Mercedes over the winter. read more »
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As Autosport's exclusive photograph shows, the car is running in a camouflage livery that it is expected will also be used for testing.New driver Valtteri Bottas was... read more »
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Formula 1 may not be at the Winter Olympics, but it did not need to be for Valtteri Bottas to find a connection... read more »
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George Russell says joining Mercedes for the 2022 Formula 1 season feels like he is "returning home". Russell signed with Mercedes as a junior driver in 2017 and won... read more »
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The pressure to perform at Mercedes was "very exhausting" according to Valtteri Bottas, especially with pressure to perform. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has been forced to make a "last-minute" withdrawal from this year's Race of Champions due to other commitments. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has withdrawn from the Race of Champions at the last minute - missing a head-to-head on ice against Sebastian Vettel. read more »
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New Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has dropped out of the 2022 Race of Champions due to clashing commitments. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas will not take part in the 2022 Race of Champions, which will be held in Sweden this weekend. Bottas was set to form one half of Team Finland alongside two-time... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has accepted he will have to be "realistic" in his first season with Alfa Romeo and suggested it is "hard to accept" the team's... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has been drawn against fellow Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas in this weekend's Race of Champions. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas will face off on Sunday after being drawn together in the round of 16 for this year's Race of Champions. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he has nowhere to put the generous gift he was given upon leaving Mercedes. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has labelled departed Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas a "loser when overtaking". read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is “super fast”, but when it comes to the subject of overtaking a rival car, he doesn’t have what it takes according to Red Bull’s Helmut Marko. Bottas spent... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has a target in mind for his first season with Alfa Romeo, but the new regulations mean he can not rule out any level of success. read more »
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Red Bull's Helmut Marko explained that Sergio Perez possesses a clear strength that Valtteri Bottas did not have at Mercedes... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton lost the title in Abu Dhabi, resulting in Valtteri Bottas losing out on some extra money. read more »