Red Bull's Pierre Gasly topped his first-ever free practice session at Silverstone as he was half a second clear of anyone thanks to a last-minute effort on soft tyres.... 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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Friday at Silverstone looked like business as usual for Mercedes and F1 -- but there are lots of reasons why it's too early to make predictions about how the British Grand... read more »
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Despite a Mercedes 1-2 after Friday practice at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton struggled battling conditions and the new track surface as he sees teammate Valtteri Bottas as... read more »
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Mercedes showed strong pace on Friday at Silverstone with Bottas topping Free Practice 2. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas leads a Mercedes one-two in second practice at Silverstone - but Ferrari remains within striking distance. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas finished Friday's practice for the British GP top of the charts, however, it wasn't a trouble-free session for the Finn. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas leads Lewis Hamilton on the opening day at Silverstone, with Scuderia Ferrari waiting in the wings. read more »
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Blustery winds cause problems for most in second session, and while Mercedes appears comfortable, Ferrari and Red Bull suffer graining issues. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas leads Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes one-two ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in second practice at the British GP. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas narrowly beat Formula 1 team-mate Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time in second practice for the British Grand Prix, as Mercedes moved to the top of the order read more »
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Mercedes were back at the top of the timesheets by the end of Friday at the British Grand Prix, but it was Valtteri Bottas rather than home favourite Lewis Hamilton who took... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas was the man to beat at Silverstone in the dry on Friday afternoon, however, it was the wind that dominated the session with several drivers flying off the track. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas edges Lewis Hamilton in second British GP practice read more »
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Valtteri Bottas emerged from a blustery second practice session for the British Grand Prix as the fastest man on-track, as several drivers - including Mercedes team-mate Lewis... read more »
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Pierre Gasly sets the pace for Red Bull in a truncated first session at Silverstone, beating Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Pierre Gasly surprised everyone at the British Grand Prix first practice session at Silverstone on Friday as he recorded the fastest lap ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Max... read more »
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Pierre Gasly topped a disrupted first practice session for Formula 1's British Grand Prix that featured Romain Grosjean crashing in the pitlane and Kimi Raikkonen causing... read more »
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A late assault from Red Bull's Pierre Gasly was him top the opening practice session in Silverstone ahead of Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he has some "pretty clear" ideas on where he needs to improve in order to beat Mercedes F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Mercedes have admitted that the "fundamental" issues that hampered Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas in the Austrian Grand Prix could come back to haunt them at just... read more »
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As rumours of Sebastian Vettel considering retiring from formula 1 this year continue to swirl, Ferrari have reportedly begun to plot a contingency, identifying Daniel... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas knows he needs to perform out on track if he wants to continue with Mercedes as Toto Wolff admits there are others waiting in the wings. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says earning some free champagne by appearing on the podium was a positive to take from the Austrian Grand Prix, as he finished in third without looking like... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes still have work to do to ensure that their cars are able to perform at high temperatures. read more »
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Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff says it was "painful" to see Valtteri Bottas's and Lewis Hamilton's cars handicapped by cooling issues in the... 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 |
