Toto Wolff voiced his "joy" at Valtteri Bottas "finally letting it out" after an incorrect strategy call cost him a podium at the French Grand Prix. read more »
Valtteri Bottas news
Valtteri Bottas
| Team | Mercedes |
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| Country | Finland |
| Podiums | 45 |
| Points | 1277 |
| Grands Prix entered | 139 |
| World Championships | N/A |
| Highest race finish | 1 (x7) |
| Highest grid position | 1 |
| Date of birth | 28/08/1989 |
| Place of birth | Nastola, Finland |
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Valtteri Bottas believes his team’s push to complete the French Grand Prix on a one-stop strategy cost him a guaranteed podium and a shot at the win. Bottas eventually finished... read more »
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Sergio Perez was given the all-clear by the FIA to keep third place in the French Grand Prix despite exceeding track limits after passing Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas criticised Mercedes' strategy in the French Grand Prix for being "too focused" on a failing one-stopper and claimed he could have been... read more »
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Sergio Perez kept his third place in the French Grand Prix after he was cleared by the race stewards for overtaking off-track. The Red Bull driver completed the podium after a... read more »
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Toto Wolff has revealed an early error from Valtteri Bottas at turn three was the catalyst for Mercedes' downfall at the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has clarified details of the chassis switch between drivers Lewis Hamilton that took place ahead of the French Grand Prix in a bid to put to... read more »
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Mercedes line up second and third for the French Grand Prix, with both Lewis Hamilton and a much improved Valtteri Bottas having their sights purely on the win on Sunday. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton will line up in second place alongside Max Verstappen for tomorrow's French Grand Prix, with team-mate Valtteri Bottas behind in third setting things up... read more »
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Toto Wolff revealed he had a "good discussion" with Valtteri Bottas after his dismal performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but conceded comments of a... read more »
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Today's post-qualifying press conference with Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton called out Sky Sports during a post-qualifying interview following comments made by pundit Paul di Resta, in reference to the decision by Mercedes to swap their... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas felt he was in contention for at least a front-row start for the French Grand Prix, admitting his disappointment at starting P3 on Sunday. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas was relieved to have rediscovered his form after eliminating memories of a disastrous event at the last race in Baku to qualify third for the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says he was pleased to be able to dismiss the "myth" of whether or not he and Valtteri Bottas' chassis switch had a negative impact on his... read more »
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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen was fastest in today's qualifying for the French Grand Prix. The Dutchman secured pole position for tomorrow's race, starting... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said he was “just playing” about delaying a decision on Valtteri Bottas and George Russell until the winter time. The futures of Bottas and Russell... read more »
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Max Verstappen put in a stellar performance to dominate the third and final practice for the French Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Finn driver Valtteri Bottas.... read more »
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Max Verstappen finished French GP final practice with a whopping 0.7s advantage over Valtteri Bottas as the title leader firmly laid down his marker ahead of qualifying, with... read more »
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Max Verstappen ended final practice over seven-tenths clear of second-place Valtteri Bottas with championship rival Lewis Hamilton struggling in fifth. read more »
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Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff has downplayed the move which has seen Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas swap chassis this weekend. read more »
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Jenson Button believes Mercedes need to look for an alternative to Valtteri Bottas and that George Russell is the best option. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said it could be "December, January or February" when they decide to choose between Valtteri Bottas and George Russell. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is confident he has rediscovered his form at this weekend's French Grand Prix after beating teammate Lewis Hamilton in both Friday practice sessions. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas appears to be back on form this weekend in France after topping first practice and finishing second to Max Verstappen in the afternoon session. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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- Drivers list
- Sebastian Vettel
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Lewis Hamilton
- Nico Rosberg
- Fernando Alonso
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Romain Grosjean
- Pastor Maldonado
- Jenson Button
- Carlos Sainz Jr.
- Will Stevens
- Roberto Merhi
- Felipe Nasr
- Max Verstappen
- Kevin Magnussen
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Sergio Perez
- Adrian Sutil
- Esteban Gutierrez
- Jean-Eric Vergne
- Daniil Kvyat
- Felipe Massa
- Valtteri Bottas
- Jules Bianchi
- Max Chilton
- Kamui Kobayashi
- Marcus Ericsson
- Robert Kubica
- Michael Schumacher
- Paul di Resta
- Heikki Kovalainen
| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |