Valtteri Bottas
Born: August 28, 1989 (age 34)
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Hometown: Nastola, Finland
Nationality:
Finnish

Team: Alfa Romeo

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'Harmonious' Sauber team is 'vegetating' - pundits
Alfa Romeo, which will revert to its Sauber moniker for 2024 as the naming sponsor departs Formula 1, is merely treading water in Formula 1 ahead of the 2026 transition to works Audi status.
Nov 30, 06:38

Arduous F1 schedule takes toll on driver health
Formula 1's travelling schedule has become so arduous that an epidemic of illness marred the end of the long 2023 season.
Nov 27, 07:57

Charles Leclerc claims pole for Las Vegas Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will start on pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ahead of already-crowned champion Max Verstappen.
Nov 18, 09:47

Audi already 'pretty involved' with Sauber
Audi is already "pretty involved" with Sauber in anticipation of the Volkswagen-owned German carmaker's entry into Formula 1 in 2026.
Nov 15, 06:16

New F1 rumour links Toyota with Sauber
It's been a week of wild rumours in Formula 1 - and the latest involves the name of a familiar Japanese carmaker.
Nov 2, 06:19

Sauber-Audi eyeing Perez for the future - Bravi
A new name has emerged in connection with the future Sauber-Audi collaboration - Sergio Perez.
Oct 30, 06:52

Charles Leclerc claims pole for Mexican Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claims pole for Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix, edging out teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.
Oct 28, 23:03

F1 has questions to answer after Qatar GP
Formula 1 has some questions to ask itself after the swelteringly-hot Qatar GP.
Oct 9, 07:02

Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after Mercedes crash
World champion Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix after the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell crashed into each other at the first corner.
Oct 8, 19:33

Max Verstappen cruises to pole ahead of Qatar Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secures pole for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix ahead of a weekend where he is expected to win his third world title.
Oct 6, 19:04

Bottas admits to stalled 'progress' at Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas admits "progress" at Alfa Romeo has been lacking for some time now.
Oct 4, 07:07

Bottas 'nervous' before 130km cycling race
Valtteri Bottas admits he was "more nervous" at the start of an amateur race on Sunday than he is as the five lights go out in Formula 1.
Oct 2, 07:08

Sargeant will not be axed in 2023 - Vowles
As new questions are asked about Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull, another driver further down the grid also seems to have a questionable future with his current team.
Sep 25, 07:29

Sauber wanted to sign Hulkenberg for 2024
Sauber made a move to replace one of its current drivers with on-form Haas racer Nico Hulkenberg for 2024.
Sep 16, 08:20

Bottas says 2024 contract 'already fixed'
Valtteri Bottas has rubbished any speculation that he might be pushed out of the Alfa Romeo-Sauber team for 2024.
Sep 14, 08:03

Zhou admits Sauber-Audi negotiations 'not easy'
Guanyu Zhou admits he needs to be "careful" not to be pushed off the Formula 1 grid.
Sep 7, 07:56

Drivers concerned about long-term F1 injuries
Some Formula 1 drivers are pushing for rule changes to reduce the risk of long-term back injuries.
Sep 4, 07:55

Max Verstappen battles to record-breaking Italian Grand Prix win
Max Verstappen battles his way to a record-breaking 10th successive win in Formula 1 in prevailing at the Italian Grand Prix.
Sep 3, 16:03

Tsunoda 'more or less' confirmed for 2024
Almost every race cockpit in Formula 1 has already been filled for 2024.
Sep 2, 07:18

Home favourite Max Verstappen claims record-equalling victory at Dutch Grand Prix
Home favourite Max Verstappen claims a record-equalling ninth straight race victory during a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix.
Aug 27, 16:28

Bottas 'of course' eyeing Audi deal for 2026
Valtteri Bottas is not hiding his desire to remain at Sauber as the Swiss team transitions to its works Audi future.
Aug 26, 07:25

Zhou not stressed about 2024 contract talks
Guanyu Zhou sounds confident about his looming contract negotiations with Sauber, the Swiss team currently called Alfa Romeo.
Aug 23, 08:57

Sauber admits Chinese Zhou not yet signed for 2024
Sauber, the Formula 1 team currently known as Alfa Romeo, has confirmed that contract talks with Zhou Guanyu are yet to take place.
Jul 29, 08:26

Spectre of cancellation hangs over Spa GP
The big buzzwords in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock as the Belgian GP weekend kicked off were rain and cancellation.
Jul 28, 08:07

Lewis Hamilton ends drought to claim pole for Hungarian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton ends a two-year wait for another pole after qualifying fastest for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 22, 16:28

Preview: Hungarian Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring Circuit, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Jul 21, 07:26

Audi plans on track despite Sauber slump - Bottas
Sauber has entered a clear slump as the Swiss team prepares to be taken over by Audi in 2026.
Jul 18, 08:18

Preview: British Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Jul 7, 23:11

Max Verstappen continues march towards title with dominant Austria victory
Max Verstappen cruises to a fifth straight victory at the Austrian Grand Prix to continue his march towards a third successive world title.
Jul 2, 16:38

F1 drivers eye single-lap qualifying revival
Formula 1 drivers may recommend a major change to the qualifying format for shorter circuits like the Red Bull Ring.
Jun 30, 08:31

Max Verstappen dominance continues at Canadian Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen cruises to another win, this time at the Canadian Grand Prix, to extend his lead at the top of the Drivers standings.
Jun 18, 20:39

Preview: Canadian Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Jun 17, 08:42

Sauber admits eye on Sainz for Audi future
The Swiss team Sauber, to drop the Alfa Romeo name at the end of the season, admits it has its eye on Formula 1's two on-form Spaniards for the future.
Jun 5, 07:36

Drivers reject 'knee-jerk' rule changes for overtaking
Formula 1 drivers are urging the sport against making "knee-jerk reactions" amid un-entertaining recent races and Red Bull's dominance.
May 5, 07:36

Sauber's Seidl not only focused on Audi future
Andreas Seidl is not solely concerned about the transition of Formula 1's Hinwil-based team to full Audi control by 2026.
May 3, 07:51

Bottas could be five-time champion - Alonso
Valtteri Bottas could have become a five-time Formula 1 world champion, according to Fernando Alonso.
Apr 29, 08:20

Bottas wants to stay in F1 after 2024
Valtteri Bottas has played down rumours that 2023 could be his final season in Formula 1.
Apr 29, 08:17

Bottas could buy Finnish F1 circuit
Valtteri Bottas could be about to become the co-owner of a Formula 1-ready race circuit.
Apr 28, 07:51

Bottas says works Audi seat 'possible'
Valtteri Bottas admits he needs to perform "this season" if he stands a chance of racing a works Audi in 2026.
Apr 26, 07:48

Zhou 'on par' with Bottas in 2023
Guanyu Zhou, Formula 1's only Chinese driver, is now "on par" with his highly experienced race-winning teammate Valtteri Bottas.
Apr 24, 07:58
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