Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes' front row start for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is a "monumental result" amid its difficult weekend in Baku. After Friday practice,... read more »
Valtteri Bottas news
Valtteri Bottas
| Team | Mercedes |
|---|---|
| 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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In a repeat of yesterday's practice sessions several drivers had to take to the escape roads on the dusty street circuit, with Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas soon going... read more »
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Mercedes slumped to its worst result of the season in Monaco two weeks ago as Lewis Hamilton could only finish seventh, while team-mate Valtteri Bottas retired due to a wheel... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the media made a "mess" of his reaction to the failed Valtteri Bottas pit stop in Monaco. read more »
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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits he is expecting his team to endure a "very, very difficult" qualifying session in Baku on Saturday. The reigning world... read more »
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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already seen a late arrival after Valtteri Bottas had to complete his media requirements from an airport in Finland but something will arrive even... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas was left to declare there to be "something fundamentally wrong" with his Mercedes following a wretched practice outing for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »
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World champion Hamilton ended up 11th fastest in second free practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Bottas down in 16th spot - ahead of only the Williams and Haas... read more »
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Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas conceded the reigning champions face an uphill challenge after struggling for performance during practice in Azerbaijan.... read more »
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Mercedes driver Bottas underwent "extreme" winter training with a particular focus on mindset as he looked to mount a challenge to team-mate Lewis Hamilton for this... read more »
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Sky F1 pundit, Karun Chandhok, has said the Valtteri Bottas/Mercedes dynamic has descended into "public mud-slinging between the pair. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he is remaining "open-minded" about his future in Formula 1 and is yet to begin talks with Mercedes about next season. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has conceded to 'surprise' at being apportioned blame by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff for the pit stop gaffe that saw him retire from the Monaco... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has revealed how he had warned Mercedes of potential pit stop drama ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix in which he retired due to a machined wheel nut.Read more... read more »
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George Russell has revealed he received "a lot of tough love" from Toto Wolff following his crash with Valtteri Bottas at Imola. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he raised concerns about the standards of Mercedes' pit stops before a machined wheel nut forced him into retirement at the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas admits to being surprised by Toto Wolff's claim that part of the issue with the Finn's wheel nut in Monaco was his failure to stop correctly at his... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he expects discussions with Mercedes over his future to open in the next month or so. Bottas has been with Mercedes since 2017 on a series of one-year... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he was "quite surprised" that Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff suggested he was at fault for his botched pit stop at the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas's race weekend hasn't got off to the best start as a plane issue has delayed his journey from Finland to Baku. read more »
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The Finn was forced to retire from the Monaco GP after Mercedes was unable to get his right-front tyre off during a stop.The wheelnut face had been machined off after the gun... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has revealed how he had warned Mercedes of potential pit stop drama ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix in which he retired due to a machined wheel nut. read more »
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George Russell believes his crash with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas during the Imola Grand Prix has actually brought him and Toto Wolff closer together, rather than the... read more »
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The pair had collided at high-speed while battling over ninth place in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which put them both out - wrecking their respective FW43B and W12... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is expecting Mercedes to be back fighting Red Bull at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after the team's difficult Monaco weekend. 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 |