Valtteri Bottas

Born: August 28, 1989

Height: 5' 8" (173cm)

Hometown: Nastola, Finland
Nationality: Finland Finnish
Valtteri Bottas profile pic 2023
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Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas has hinted that his future in Formula 1 may still lie with Mercedes in 2026.
Jun 1, 09:29
Colton Herta pictured on September 15, 2024
Another name has surfaced in connection with the two new Formula 1 seats at Cadillac's upcoming 2026 entry — Nascar star Kyle Larson.
May 19, 11:00
Mick Schumacher at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Ralf Schumacher believes his nephew, Mick Schumacher, has a genuine shot at securing a Formula 1 return with Cadillac's new team in 2026.
May 15, 15:00
Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Dan Towriss, a key figure in the Cadillac Formula 1 team set to debut in 2026, has dismissed speculation that Sergio Perez has been signed, stating the team is in "no rush" to lock in its driver line-up.
May 5, 09:24
Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Mario Andretti, the 1978 Formula 1 world champion and advisor to Cadillac, has dismissed claims that Sergio Perez has been signed to drive for the new F1 team in 2026, emphasising that no driver deals are finalised.
May 4, 10:04
Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024
Sergio Perez is in Miami for this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix, perhaps a routine visit given his ownership of a home in the dynamic US city, known for its fusion of Latin American and American cultures.
Apr 30, 09:44
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his contract with Mercedes permits him to compete in motor races outside Formula 1, but his current commitments as the team's reserve driver and a busy off-track lifestyle leave him "too busy" to pursue such opportunities in 2025.
Apr 29, 08:19
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
A revealing contractual detail in Lewis Hamilton's transition from Mercedes to Ferrari could shed light on the seven-time world champion's ongoing difficulties, as some insiders speculate that his faltering performance might prompt a mid-season retirement.
Apr 28, 10:45
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas has earned praise for his role in helping Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli find his footing at Suzuka, according to the team's assessment.
Apr 6, 07:50
Nico Hulkenberg pictured on March 13, 2025
Simply changing the driver lineup will eventually pay off in actual laptime, confident Sauber technical boss James Key has declared.
Mar 21, 11:47
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas was seen chatting with a Cadillac representative, Formula 1's incoming 2026 team, in the Melbourne paddock.
Mar 15, 08:55
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas has acknowledged that a shift to Indycar could be a "good option" for his career down the track.
Mar 13, 10:30
Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024
A growing list of drivers has surfaced as potential options for the two race seats at Formula 1's newest team, Cadillac, set to join the grid in 2026.
Mar 11, 16:30
Mick Schumacher pictured in September 2024
Mick Schumacher admits he may have "clung too tightly" to his dream of returning to the Formula 1 grid.
Feb 17, 12:50
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas acknowledges that part of his role in 2025 will be to mentor teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli, as the teenager steps into Lewis Hamilton's former seat at Mercedes.
Feb 12, 08:42
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Toto Wolff has tempered expectations for Mercedes' prospects in the 2025 Formula 1 season, making it clear that the team's focus is firmly set on 2026.
Feb 11, 09:15
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Valtteri Bottas will take on a mentoring role for rookie Kimi Antonelli in 2025, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.
Feb 10, 09:20
Guanyu Zhou pictured on October 31, 2024
Guanyu Zhou has admitted that during his final season with the Audi-owned Sauber team, he "lost hope" about his future in Formula 1.
Feb 7, 09:10
Mick Schumacher at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Mick Schumacher insists his Formula 1 "dream" is still alive, even as he embraces a new chapter focused entirely on racing.
Feb 6, 09:40
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas has been prevented by Mercedes from releasing a sequel to his popular "Botass" semi-nude charity calendar.
Feb 3, 13:15
Felipe Massa at the Miami GP on May 5, 2023
Felipe Massa has successfully transitioned from Formula 1 racing to the world of fine dining, now owning two highly-rated restaurants in Sao Paulo.
Feb 3, 11:45
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas' chances of making a return to the Formula 1 grid in 2025 have significantly increased, with reports indicating he will serve as a reserve driver not just for Mercedes, but also for McLaren and Williams.
Jan 29, 10:00
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas' former financial backer, Finnish billionaire Antti Aarnio-Wihuri, has spoken out against the 35-year-old driver, criticising his lack of gratitude after their sponsorship arrangement ended.
Jan 24, 07:42
Guanyu Zhou pictured on October 31, 2024
Guanyu Zhou is working to ensure his Formula 1 career does not end after losing his race seat at Sauber.
Jan 20, 09:15
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas is expressing doubts about Sauber's immediate prospects as it evolves into Audi's official Formula 1 team for the 2026 season and beyond.
Jan 15, 12:15
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Kimi Antonelli's arrival at Mercedes in 2025 is both a "risk" for the team and a potential "danger" for teammate George Russell, according to Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko.
Jan 13, 10:10
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas is already plotting a potential return to the Formula 1 grid, with an eye on a seat at Cadillac's new team entry for 2026.
Dec 20, 10:30
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas has acknowledged that it is "very likely" he will join Mercedes as their primary Formula 1 reserve driver for 2025, replacing Mick Schumacher.
Dec 9, 10:00
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas has admitted that signing with Sauber was a decision he now regrets, saying he would have made a different choice if he could turn back the clock.
Dec 8, 11:30
Mick Schumacher at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Uncle Ralf sceptical Mick Schumacher will ever return to F1
Mick Schumacher's uncle, Ralf Schumacher, has acknowledged that it will be "difficult" for the departing Mercedes reserve driver to make a return to Formula 1 - ever.
Dec 5, 10:30
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Even without a Finnish driver on the Formula 1 grid for the first time in nearly five decades, Finnish fans can rest assured that they will still enjoy dedicated coverage of the sport.
Dec 5, 09:00
Guanyu Zhou pictured on October 31, 2024
Another Formula 1 team has reportedly entered the race to secure Guanyu Zhou for the 2025 season.
Dec 4, 10:30
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
There is little affection left as Valtteri Bottas prepares to end his tenure with Audi-owned Sauber after a "sh*t" season.
Dec 4, 09:30
Mick Schumacher at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Toto Wolff believes Mick Schumacher was never given a proper opportunity to showcase his abilities in Formula 1.
Dec 1, 14:20
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
At least three Formula 1 drivers are positioning themselves as potential candidates for seats with the newly-approved Cadillac F1 team, which is set to join the grid in 2026.
Nov 29, 10:45
Guanyu Zhou pictured on October 31, 2024
Ferrari is considering signing Guanyu Zhou as a test and reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season, the Chinese driver has confirmed.
Nov 28, 11:15
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Cadillac F1 is preparing to enter Formula 1 in 2026, but its rumoured $450 million anti-dilution fee is already drawing criticism, with Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko saying it falls short of adequately compensating the existing teams.
Nov 27, 10:30
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that he is in discussions with his former team boss, Toto Wolff, about rejoining Mercedes in a reserve role for the 2025 season.
Nov 25, 10:00
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has openly expressed his desire to bring Valtteri Bottas back into the team for 2025.
Nov 24, 07:40
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Valtteri Bottas looks set to rejoin the Mercedes team in 2025, following the announcement of his departure from Audi-owned Sauber.
Nov 23, 08:20
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