Valtteri Bottas
Born: August 28, 1989 (age 31)
Hometown: Nastola, Finland
Nationality: 
Finnish
FinnishTeam: Mercedes
Current Rank: No. 2 (197 points)
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Hamilton's contract plan 'shattered' - Albers
Lewis Hamilton's plan to boost his financial and influential power at Mercedes has been "shattered".
06:05
Bottas won't take Rosberg's approach to beat Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas says he will continue to "drive fairly" rather than emulate Nico Rosberg's tactics in trying to beat Lewis Hamilton.
Jan 18, 05:59
Covid opens World Rally window for Bottas
The ongoing covid crisis may provide Valtteri Bottas with the chance to contest Finland's forthcoming round of the World Rally championship.
Jan 18, 05:54
Hamilton contract talks now 'a game of chess'
Mercedes is not commenting on reports about the status of Lewis Hamilton's reportedly difficult negotiations over a new contract.
Jan 15, 06:12
'No reason to question' Bottas performance
There is "no reason to question" Valtteri Bottas' place at Mercedes, boss Toto Wolff insists.
Jan 11, 06:08
Marko eyes Bottas-like role for Perez
Sergio Perez should do a Valtteri Bottas-like job at Red Bull in 2021.
Jan 6, 06:02
Sergio Perez joins Red Bull for 2021 season
The 30-year-old Mexican impressed for Racing Point last season, claiming victory at the Sakhir Grand Prix.
Dec 18, 14:51
Verstappen-Perez a 'strong lineup' - Berger
F1 legend Gerhard Berger says Sergio Perez alongside Max Verstappen would be a "strong lineup" for Red Bull.
Dec 16, 06:03
Bottas to do Arctic Lapland Rally in January
Valtteri Bottas plans to return to competition - in January.
Dec 15, 08:04
Hamilton set for contract talks 'this week'
Lewis Hamilton is finally ready to sit down for talks about his 2021 contract.
Dec 14, 06:03
Lewis Hamilton 'grateful to be alive' after returning to action
The seven-time world champion missed the only race of his 14-season F1 career at the Sakhir Grand Prix last weekend with coronavirus.
Dec 13, 17:50
Result: Max Verstappen secures impressive win at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
World champion Lewis Hamilton finished third under the lights at Yas Marina.
Dec 13, 15:06
Bottas will be 'in our car' in 2021 - Wolff
Toto Wolff has put a sudden halt to speculation Valtteri Bottas may be ousted from Mercedes.
Dec 13, 01:12
Hamilton 'not 100 percent' after covid-19
Lewis Hamilton says he is still feeling the effects of his recent covid-19 infection.
Dec 13, 01:06
Lewis Hamilton admits he is not at 100% after recovering from coronavirus
Lewis Hamilton will line up from third on the grid after Max Verstappen claimed the first non-Mercedes pole of the year.
Dec 12, 16:21
Result: Max Verstappen on pole in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton third
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will start in third, with his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas qualifying second.
Dec 12, 14:34
Fourth title loss to Hamilton 'hard to accept' - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has confirmed team boss Toto Wolff's suspicion that the Finn is not in top form after losing another world championship to Lewis Hamilton.
Dec 12, 05:29
Lewis Hamilton insists he has nothing to prove following F1 return
The world champion missed the Sakhir Grand Prix due to coronavirus.
Dec 11, 17:26
Result: Valtteri Bottas pips Lewis Hamilton to top spot in Abu Dhabi practice
The seven-time world champion was sidelined from last weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix after he contracted coronavirus.
Dec 11, 15:13
Result: Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth in Abu Dhabi practice
Lewis Hamilton missed last weekend's penultimate round in Bahrain after contracting coronavirus.
Dec 11, 11:35
Schumacher 'treated' to return to 'normal life' - Todt
F1 legend Michael Schumacher is being "treated" so that he can "return to a more normal life".
Dec 11, 05:59
Russell, Bottas say 2021 contracts unchanged
George Russell and Valtteri Bottas have bucked the speculation by suggesting their respective contracts for 2021 will proceed as planned.
Dec 11, 05:50
F1 commentator doubts Russell conspiracy theory
A Formula 1 commentator has hit back at conspiracy theories surrounding Mercedes' bungled pitstops that cost George Russell victory last weekend in Bahrain.
Dec 9, 06:16
Hamilton holds 2021 teammate 'trump card'
Lewis Hamilton holds "a trump card" when it comes to the identity of his teammate for 2021.
Dec 9, 06:14
Wolff hints at 2021 race seat for Russell
Toto Wolff is no longer ruling out a sensational driver lineup change for Mercedes in 2021.
Dec 8, 06:36
Russell costs '50 million less' than Hamilton
While George Russell's Sakhir GP performance has put Valtteri Bottas under immense pressure, it is also an uncomfortable moment for Lewis Hamilton.
Dec 8, 06:35
Russell form a 'wake-up call' for Red Bull
The availability of on-form drivers like George Russell and Sergio Perez is "a wake-up call" for Red Bull.
Dec 8, 06:30
George Russell looks ahead to 2021 season with Mercedes
The 22-year-old British driver came close to pulling off a win while standing in for Lewis Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix.
Dec 7, 13:31
Toto Wolff on George Russell: "A new star is born"
The Briton had looked on course for a win on his Mercedes debut.
Dec 7, 08:38
Bottas' 'shares have collapsed' after Sakhir GP
Valtteri Bottas put himself under a spotlight in Sunday's Sakhir GP - for the wrong reasons.
Dec 7, 06:02
Russell boosts 'market value' in Hamilton's car
George Russell has upped his market value "enormously" with his performance at the wheel of the ill Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in Bahrain.
Dec 6, 06:14
George Russell admits he is "gutted" to miss out on Sakhir pole
The 22-year-old Briton is deputising for Covid-19 victim Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes.
Dec 5, 21:11
Result: Valtteri Bottas beats George Russell to Sakhir pole by 0.026 seconds
George Russell is deputising for Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time world champion's positive Covid-19 test.
Dec 5, 18:36
Result: Max Verstappen quickest in final Sakhir practice, George Russell seventh
George Russell is standing in for Lewis Hamilton.
Dec 5, 15:27
Russell can 'win immediately' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen thinks George Russell can "win immediately" this weekend and put big pressure on Mercedes' regular driver Valtteri Bottas.
Dec 5, 05:33
George Russell impresses in absence of 'bedridden' Lewis Hamilton
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is recovering at home after testing positive for coronavirus on Monday.
Dec 4, 17:32
Defeat to Russell 'wouldn't look good' - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has acknowledged the pressure on him in Bahrain, admitting it is "an important weekend" for his status and future in Formula 1.
Dec 4, 06:14
George Russell admits to "sleepless night" following Mercedes break
The Briton discovered he would be replacing Lewis Hamilton in Sakhir this weekend in a 2am call.
Dec 3, 17:51
How good is Mercedes without Hamilton? - Schumacher
Bahrain this weekend will show whether Lewis Hamilton is "worth every penny" to Mercedes.
Dec 3, 06:40
F1 defends decision to show Grosjean crash replays
Formula 1 has hit back at criticism of the way the sport handled the television replays of Romain Grosjean's horror crash in Bahrain last Sunday.
Dec 1, 06:00
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