F1 Drivers 2026 - Valtteri Bottas
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Valtteri Bottas
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Valtteri Bottas Admits Cadillac Has "Huge Mountain to Climb"
Valtteri Bottas has offered a starkly honest assessment of Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1, admitting that the new American team faces a "huge mountain to climb"...
05 Feb 2026 13:58 -
Pérez and Bottas Ready to Lead Cadillac’s Charge
Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas are heading into the new season with a shared sense of purpose as they lead Cadillac’s historic entry into Formula 1. Both veteran ...
26 Jan 2026 14:19 -
Bottas expects 'chaos' in new Formula 1 season
Valtteri Bottas is preparing for his return to the Formula 1 grid this year with the new Cadillac team. With the addition of an eleventh team, the Finn expects the field to be b...
14 Jan 2026 15:33 -
Bottas Officially Begins Work at Cadillac: “This Feels Special”
Valtteri Bottas has completed his first official working day as a Cadillac Formula 1 driver, describing the moment as “special” and the start of a new personal and p...
10 Dec 2025 10:39 -
Valtteri Bottas Reveals: “I Was Close to Returning to Williams”
Valtteri Bottas has lifted the lid on a surprising near-move — the Finnish driver has revealed that he was very close to signing a contract to return to Williams, the team...
28 Oct 2025 13:43 -
Bottas Expresses Confidence in Hamilton: “He Still Has the Talent”
Lewis Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari has been anything but easy. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion has yet to claim a podium for the Scuderia and currently fin...
14 Oct 2025 13:42 -
Bottas and Hamilton pay tribute as Williams family step away from F1
Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Sit Frank and Claire Williams after Claire announced on Thursday the family were to step away from the te...
04 Sep 2020 16:33 -
Bottas: Win at Barcelona possible with a good start
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was confident he could have challenged for a victory during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, had he not had such a poor start. Bottas lined up i...
18 Aug 2020 12:03 -
Verstappen: Third place is the maximum the team can achieve for the moment
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was happy with securing third on the grid for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, saying that third is the best the team can achieve for the time bein...
15 Aug 2020 20:00 -
Disappointed Bottas accuses Mercedes of 'sleeping' after losing victory
A disappointed Valtteri Bottas has said he believes his team were 'sleeping' this afternoon after the Finn lost out to Red Bull's Max Verstappen despite starting on ...
09 Aug 2020 18:24 -
70th Anniversary GP: Verstappen denies Hamilton of victory at Silverstone
It was Red Bull and Max Verstappen that denied Lewis Hamilton the victory during this afternoon's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, Valtteri Bottas would...
09 Aug 2020 15:37 -
Mercedes confirm Bottas for next season
Mercedes have confirmed that driver Valtteri Bottas will stay with the team for next season, extending their partnership into a fifth season. Bottas joined Mercedes from Willia...
06 Aug 2020 13:30 -
Mercedes denies DAS contributed to British GP punctures
Mercedes has denied that the Dual-Axis Steering system was a contributing factor in its punctures late on at the British Grand Prix. The Brackley-based squad was running in fir...
05 Aug 2020 13:56 -
Hamilton: No benefit in split race strategies at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton believes there is no advantage for Mercedes in splitting strategies between its drivers on race days. Both Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas will start Sunda...
02 Aug 2020 10:37 -
Verstappen: P3 gives Red Bull a ‘fighting chance’ against Mercedes
Max Verstappen still believes he has a chance of fighting Mercedes during Sunday's British Grand Prix, despite a one-second gap after qualifying at Silverstone. While Merce...
01 Aug 2020 18:26 -
Qualifying: Hamilton edges Bottas to Silverstone pole
Lewis Hamilton has secured pole position for his home British Grand Prix, beating teammate Valtteri Bottas by just over three-tenths of a second. The six-time world champion su...
01 Aug 2020 16:08 -
Mercedes suffering from balance issues at Silverstone
Mercedes ended Friday practice from the Silverstone Circuit with work to do, despite staying consistently towards the front of the timesheets. Both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri ...
31 Jul 2020 19:44 -
Hill: Bottas needs to find out how to 'pile pressure' on Hamilton
1996 world champion Damon Hill has suggested Valtteri Bottas needs to figure out how to pile pressure on Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton if he is to beat him to the title this ...
25 Jul 2020 10:03 -
Stroll disappointed at losing podium chance despite strong fourth place finish
Racing Point's Lance Stroll believes that a podium for the team was definitely possible, feeling disappointed after losing third place to Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas. Str...
19 Jul 2020 18:17 -
Hamilton: Achievement of 90th pole position 'just doesn't register'
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has explained how he is beyond belief after securing his 90th F1 pole position this afternoon in Hungary, saying that it 'just doesn't regis...
18 Jul 2020 18:10 -
Qualifying: Hamilton beats Bottas, Stroll to Hungary pole position
Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Mercedes stretched its legs over the competition on Saturday. The six-time world champion ousted his te...
18 Jul 2020 16:02 -
FP3: Bottas leads Hamilton, Perez close behind
Valtteri Bottas has concluded practice from the Hungarian Grand Prix on top of the timesheets, heading Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton by half a tenth of a second. The Si...
18 Jul 2020 13:02 -
Renault talked to Vettel and Bottas before re-signing Alonso - Prost
Former F1 champion Alain Prost has confessed Renault was in discussions with Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas before finally resigning Fernando Alonso for a third time. Pro...
16 Jul 2020 13:43 -
Mercedes confident it has solved vibration concerns
Mercedes is assured that it has fixed problems that arose within its W11 at the Austrian Grand Prix following upgrades it brought to the second round at the Red Bull Ring. Duri...
15 Jul 2020 15:04 -
Bottas has 'no reason' to doubt his F1 abilities
Valtteri Bottas says he has no reason to doubt his abilities following Lewis Hamilton's display at the Styrian Grand Prix weekend. Bottas entered the event haven taken ...
14 Jul 2020 09:03 -
Bottas and Leclerc defend return to Monaco in between Austria races
Valtteri Bottas and Charles Leclerc have defended their actions of returning home to Monaco in between the double-header round in Austria. Both drivers opted to leave the Formu...
09 Jul 2020 18:58 -
Zero fans in grandstands made no difference while racing - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas says having no fans at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday made no difference to his weekend. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans will not be all...
08 Jul 2020 08:37 -
Bottas: No discussions to let Hamilton through after penalty
Valtteri Bottas says there were no discussions held within Mercedes to let Lewis Hamilton past and build a gap following his time penalty. The six-time world champion was hande...
05 Jul 2020 18:53 -
Austrian GP: Bottas wins race of attrition in Spielberg, Norris takes maiden podium
Valtteri Bottas has won the Austrian Grand Prix, which saw just 11 drivers take the chequered flag at the end of the race. Lewis Hamilton crossed the line second place, h...
05 Jul 2020 16:46 -
Strategy preview: The 2020 Austrian Grand Prix
The 2020 Formula 1 season kicks off later this afternoon, with Mercedes occupying the front row for lights out at the Red Bull Ring. Valtteri Bottas will look to lead his...
05 Jul 2020 11:10 -
Bottas had 'more time on the table' despite securing pole
Valtteri Bottas says he had more time on the table despite securing pole position for the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix. On Saturday, the Finn narrowly edged out his ...
05 Jul 2020 09:45 -
Verstappen feeling confident starting Austrian GP on alternate tyre
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he is happy after securing third on the grid for Sunay's Austrian Grand Prix, and is confident he can battle with...
04 Jul 2020 18:35 -
Hamilton denies Bottas mistake cost him shot at pole position
Lewis Hamilton has denied that he was hampered by Valtteri Bottas' trip through the gravel during the final moments of Q3 in Austria. Bottas claimed pole position for the o...
04 Jul 2020 17:42 -
Bottas: Impressive Mercedes 'in our own league'
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has affirmed his delight with the performance of the team after taking his third Austrian Grand Prix pole position this afternoon at the Red Bull...
04 Jul 2020 16:45 -
Qualifying: Bottas on pole, Ferrari behind midfield teams
Valtteri Bottas has taken pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was knocked out in Q2. Bottas took pole position after setting the...
04 Jul 2020 16:02 -
FP3: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas, Verstappen 0.3s down
Lewis Hamilton has ended the third practice session in Austria on top, completing a sweep of the three sessions ahead of qualifying. The six-time world champion clocked a lap t...
04 Jul 2020 13:01 -
Mercedes reveals black overalls for Hamilton and Bottas
Mercedes has unveiled the new black overalls both of its drivers will run throughout the 2020 Formula 1 season. Earlier this week, the German manufacturer revealed a brand new ...
02 Jul 2020 11:30 -
Mercedes to run all-black base livery for 2020 season
Mercedes has announced it will run an all-black base livery for the 2020 Formula 1 season as a public pledge to improve the diversity of the team. Over the last handful o...
29 Jun 2020 12:04 -
Who's racing in the final Virtual Grand Prix?
The final Virtual Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, as F1 rounds out the championship due to the fast-approaching real season. For the race on Sunday, five current F1 drivers w...
14 Jun 2020 10:05 -
Bottas has been driving 'every week' since Melbourne
Valtteri Bottas says he has been driving every week since the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix in March earlier this year. The coronavirus pandemic forced Formula 1 in...
12 Jun 2020 11:40 -
Poll: What should Mercedes' driver pairing in 2021 be?
With major movements occurring in the driver market last month, silly season rumours have ramped up and currently, the most two desired seats in Formula 1 are open. Lewis Hamil...
11 Jun 2020 12:24 -
Five F1 drivers sign up for final Virtual GP
Five current Formula 1 drivers will take part in this weekend's Virtual Canadian Grand Prix, which is the final round in the Virtual GP series. The online championship has ...
11 Jun 2020 11:12 -
Bottas: Vettel not a Mercedes option for 2021
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas has said that the team has told him that they are not considering signing Sebastian Vettel for 2021. Vettel, who will leave Ferrari at the end of ...
11 Jun 2020 08:49 -
Mercedes showcases 'new normal' at Silverstone test
Mercedes has provided a glimpse at the 'new normal' that Formula 1 will go through when the sport returns in just over three weeks' time. The original 2020 race cal...
09 Jun 2020 14:46 -
Mercedes to conduct private test at Silverstone ahead of F1's return
Mercedes has announced that Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will take part in a two-day test at Silverstone next week in preparation for the start of the 2020 season. The du...
04 Jun 2020 15:13 -
Kovalainen reveals hints he gave Bottas on Hamilton partnership
Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen has revealed how he gave fellow countryman Valtteri Bottas hints on how to work with Lewis Hamilton upon joining Mercedes in 2017. Kovalainen...
04 Jun 2020 10:52 -
Hakkinen tips Bottas for championship success in 2020
Mika Hakkinen believes Valtteri Bottas has what it takes to bring the challenge to teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2020 and become a world champion. Since joining Mercedes in 2017, ...
01 Jun 2020 10:17 -
Bottas to Red Bull? - The latest driver market rumours
Earlier this month, major movements occurred in the driver market, kicked off by Sebastian Vettel's announcement that he would leave Ferrari at the end of 2020. The Italian...
25 May 2020 13:28 -
Bottas management initiates talks with Renault - report
Valtteri Bottas' management team has initiated contact with Renault over its vacant seat for 2021, according to a German report. Daniel Ricciardo will leave the Enstone squ...
21 May 2020 16:25 -
Bottas: Lauda inspired me through the difficult times
Valtteri Bottas says Niki Lauda helped him progress through difficult times during his career, as he was inspired to not keep his head down in tough moments. Today marks one ye...
20 May 2020 08:46 -
Bottas: Best way to beat Hamilton is to focus on myself
Valtteri Bottas affirms the best way for him to beat teammate Lewis Hamilton and become a world champion is to focus on the job he himself is doing. 2020 is the fourth year tha...
27 Mar 2020 10:02 -
Red Bull was ready to protest Mercedes' DAS system in Melbourne
It has been revealed that Red Bull was ready to protest Mercedes' Dual-Axis Steering (DAS) if they used it in Melbourne. Mercedes caught the attention of the paddock i...
17 Mar 2020 10:02 -
Mercedes 'glad' to find power unit issues early
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says that his team has been working to fix the power unit problems that it faced at pre-season testing in Barcelona. The engine had a number of is...
10 Mar 2020 12:13 -
Bottas anticipating Melbourne challenge from Ferrari and Red Bull
Valtteri Bottas says he is expecting three teams to start the season as potential race winners despite Mercedes' apparent advantage following pre-season testing. Many exper...
05 Mar 2020 12:15 -
Bottas: One-year deal won't affect 2020 season
Valtteri Bottas affirms that his current one-year contract at Mercedes won't add extra pressure on his shoulders in 2020. Since joining the team in 2017, Bottas has been re...
01 Mar 2020 12:38 -
Bottas ends pre-season testing on top for Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas has ended the final day of pre-season testing on top of the timesheets, with a lap time of 1:16.196. No driver failed to beat the fastest time from week one - 1...
28 Feb 2020 18:00 -
Statistics: The statistics after week one of pre-season testing
The first week of pre-season testing has concluded, with three days of running providing us with the first insights into how the 2020 season could shape up. Below, we've la...
22 Feb 2020 13:50 -
Bottas ends Friday running on top as week one of testing concludes
Valtteri Bottas has ended the opening week of pre-season testing on top as his time of 1:15.732 was not beaten by any of his fellow competitors during the day. Bottas drove the...
21 Feb 2020 18:01 -
Bottas heads day three morning session as Ferrari hits issues
Valtteri Bottas has ended the morning session from day three of testing in Barcelona on top of the timesheets. The Finn has set a new fastest time for the test, clocking a 1:15...
21 Feb 2020 13:00 -
Bottas heads opening morning of testing, teams clock strong mileage
Valtteri Bottas has topped the first four hours of running from the Circuit de Catalunya, as pre-season testing for 2020 gets underway. Bottas' fastest lap was a 1:17.313, ...
19 Feb 2020 13:02 -
Mercedes working to increase power and reduce drag - Bottas
Mercedes is working to cut the gap Ferrari built up over it in a straight-line during the 2019 season by not only reducing the W11's drag, but also by increasing the power o...
31 Jan 2020 15:05 -
Bottas promises his performance 'hasn't peaked yet'
Valtteri Bottas says he hasn't reached peak performance in his Formula 1 career following on from the 2019 campaign. The Finn picked up four race wins throughout the ...
14 Jan 2020 08:55 -
Hamilton: Engineer switch helped Bottas in 2019
Lewis Hamilton believes losing one of his key engineers to teammate Valtteri Bottas in 2019 helped the Finn throughout the season. Mercedes promoted Ricciardo Musconi, Ham...
08 Jan 2020 12:08 -
Bottas labels Melbourne win as his 2019 season highlight
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas says that his win at the season opener in Melbourne is his pick for his highlight of the season. Bottas managed to beat teammate Lewis Hamilton ...
05 Jan 2020 11:47 -
Bottas: Never say never on rallying career after F1
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas has opened up on a possible future career in rallying after Formula 1, saying that he cannot completely rule out a switch to the sport after F1. B...
30 Dec 2019 14:36 -
Bottas: Winless 2019 season would've cost Mercedes seat
Valtteri Bottas believes he would have lost his seat at Mercedes for 2020 if he failed to win a race throughout the course of the 2019 season. The Silver Arrows confirmed earli...
21 Dec 2019 09:45 -
GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #6 - Valtteri Bottas
After a disappointing 2018 campaign that saw him emerge from the season without a single race win, Valtteri Bottas was out with a point to prove in 2019 to boost his reputation....
18 Dec 2019 13:30 -
Video: Watch Bottas drive a rally car at Circuit Paul Ricard
Watch Valtteri Bottas tackle a Citroen DS3 WRC at Paul Ricard on Saturday, as he ended the first day of the Rallycircuit Côte d'Azur 2019 on top of the times...
08 Dec 2019 10:03 -
Abu Dhabi DRS glitch cost Bottas potential podium - Wolff
The drag reduction system glitch that was disabled for the opening sequence of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend cost Valtteri Bottas a potential podium finish, says Mercede...
05 Dec 2019 11:07 -
Bottas tops opening day of Abu Dhabi testing, Ocon makes Renault debut
Valtteri Bottas has ended the opening day of post-season testing in Abu Dhabi on top of the timesheets, completing 138 laps for Mercedes. Bottas posted a 1:37.124, which put hi...
03 Dec 2019 15:45
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- Country Finland
- Date of b. Aug 28 1989 (36)
- Place of b. Nastola, Finland
- Weight 70 kg
- Length 1.73 m
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