Valtteri Bottas
Born: August 28, 1989 (age 28)
Hometown: Nastola, Finland
Nationality: 
Finnish
FinnishTeam: Mercedes
Current Rank: No. 3 (234 points)
Sports Mole has 379 articles about Valtteri Bottas. Articles 1 to 40:
David Coulthard: 'Valtteri Bottas must believe he can catch up'
Former F1 driver David Coulthard urges Valtteri Bottas to "work hard" to get back on terms with his teammate Lewis Hamilton.Oct 16, 09:14
Toto Wolff: 'Valtteri Bottas emerging from performance slump'
Toto Wolff says that Valtteri Bottas is starting to rebuild his confidence after a performance slump late in 2017.Oct 9, 08:31
Felipe Massa: 'Professional Williams team would keep me'
Felipe Massa suggests that he is unhappy with the Williams team.Oct 9, 08:05
Result: Lewis Hamilton on verge of fourth Formula 1 title with victory at Japanese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of the Formula 1 world title after victory in the Japanese Grand Prix while rival Sebastian Vettel retired early on in the race.Oct 8, 09:16
Lewis Hamilton claims pole ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton claims the 71st pole position of his career, this time for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.Oct 7, 09:07
Niki Lauda: 'Valtteri Bottas struggle is Mercedes's fault'
Niki Lauda says that struggling Valtteri Bottas is not to blame for his collapse in form.Oct 6, 08:11
Drivers admit 2017 Mercedes difficult to drive
Mercedes's two drivers admit that their 2017 car is difficult to drive.Oct 6, 07:32
Result: Max Verstappen wins Malaysian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton claims second place
Max Verstappen claims victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton extends his Formula 1 championship lead with second place.Oct 1, 10:14
Lewis Hamilton earns pole for Malaysian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton earns pole position for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, but Sebastian Vettel will start towards the back of the grid due to an engine problem.Sep 30, 11:03
Lewis Hamilton: 'Valtteri Bottas to make own team order decisions'
Lewis Hamilton says that he does not expect teammate Valtteri Bottas to be his 'number two' for the rest of the 2017 season.Sep 29, 17:02
Mercedes will not 'cage' polarising Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes says that they will continue to allow Lewis Hamilton to express his personality and opinions.Sep 26, 13:00
Toto Wolff: 'Valtteri Bottas not number two driver'
Toto Wolff says that he still will not designate Valtteri Bottas the 'number two' driver behind Lewis Hamilton.Sep 19, 10:08
Lewis Hamilton: "I could not be happier"
Lewis Hamilton says that he is delighted after a first-round crash cleared the way for him to win the Singapore Grand Prix.Sep 17, 16:59
Result: Lewis Hamilton wins Singapore Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton opens up a 28-point lead at the top of the standings courtesy of victory in Singapore Grand Prix.Sep 17, 16:21
Valtteri Bottas happy as Mercedes keep 'options open'
Valtteri Bottas says that he is comfortable with his new one-year Mercedes contract.Sep 15, 13:37
Toto Wolff: 'Mercedes keeping options open for 2019'
A new one-year contract for Valtteri Bottas sparks fresh speculation that Max Verstappen could be headed to Mercedes for 2019.Sep 14, 11:53
Valtteri Bottas signs new Mercedes deal for 2018
Valtteri Bottas signs a new deal keeping him with Mercedes for the 2018 season.Sep 13, 12:26
Toto Wolff admits having 'coffee' with Jos Verstappen
Toto Wolff admits that he met with Max Verstappen's father at Monza.Sep 4, 10:08
Niki Lauda: 'Valtteri Bottas staying at Mercedes in 2018'
Mercedes are now poised to announce that Valtteri Bottas is staying put for 2018.Sep 4, 09:46
Result: Lewis Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix to take championship lead
Lewis Hamilton moves three points clear at the top of the Formula 1 driver rankings after winning the 2017 Italian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.Sep 3, 14:45
Felipe Massa not ruling out Formula E switch
Felipe Massa is not ruling out a switch to Formula E in the future.Sep 1, 19:31
Lewis Hamilton admits wanting new Mercedes deal
Lewis Hamilton confirms reports that he wants to sign a new Mercedes contract.Sep 1, 12:52
Niki Lauda: 'Valtteri Bottas should be number two driver now'
Valtteri Bottas looks set to be shuffled into de-facto 'number two' status for the remaining eight grands prix of 2017.Aug 30, 08:52
Result: Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton moves to within seven points of Sebastian Vettel at the top of the Formula 1 driver rankings after winning the Belgian Grand Prix.Aug 27, 14:45
Niki Lauda: 'Mercedes may re-think team orders issue'
Niki Lauda admits that Mercedes may take a different approach in future when it comes to 'team orders' between Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.Aug 24, 10:51
Nico Rosberg: 'Rivals more consistent than Lewis Hamilton'
Valtteri Bottas has a real chance of winning the 2017 world championship, according to Nico Rosberg.Aug 24, 10:40
Drivers unhappy with extra Halo weight
While most focus on the aesthetics, it is another feature of the controversial 'Halo' system that might actually have a more significant impact on F1.Aug 14, 08:01
Nico Rosberg: 'Valtteri Bottas the perfect driver'
Valtteri Bottas might be close to being "the perfect driver", according to Nico Rosberg.Aug 14, 07:57
Valtteri Bottas has no 'plan B' for 2018
Valtteri Bottas admits that does not have a 'plan B' in the event Mercedes do not re-sign him for 2018.Aug 7, 10:15
Mercedes deny Toto Wolff furious after Hungary
Mercedes deny that Toto Wolff was furious when Lewis Hamilton gave up a podium spot to Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in Hungary.Aug 1, 10:32
Toto Wolff: 'Team order decision may cost Lewis Hamilton championship'
Mercedes admit that a team decision in Hungary may cost Lewis Hamilton the world championship.Jul 31, 11:39
Result: Sebastian Vettel wins Hungarian Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel extends his lead at the top of the Formula 1 driver rankings to 14 points after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.Jul 30, 14:55
Result: Sebastian Vettel scores pole position at Hungarian Grand Prix
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel records the fastest qualifying time at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Jul 29, 14:06
Result: Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton wins the British Grand Prix for a record-equalling fifth time, while championship leader Sebastian Vettel finishes down in seventh.Jul 16, 14:29
Lewis Hamilton thanks fans after securing pole position at British Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to his fans after turning in the fastest qualifying time at the British Grand Prix.Jul 15, 14:49
Result: Lewis Hamilton claims record-equalling pole position at British Grand Prix
Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton turns in the fastest time in qualifying at the British Grand Prix.Jul 15, 14:11
Sebastian Vettel calls for jump start rules rethink
Sebastian Vettel calls for a rules rethink regarding jump starts in F1.Jul 14, 11:12
Felipe Massa wants to stay at Williams
Felipe Massa says that he is happy to stay at Williams in 2018.Jul 14, 11:08
Niki Lauda: 'Mercedes do not need Fernando Alonso'
Fernando Alonso's hopes of joining a winning Formula 1 team for 2018 appear to be waning.Jul 12, 17:51
Charlie Whiting defends FIA jump start system
Charlie Whiting says that there is nothing wrong with F1's jump start system.Jul 11, 11:14