Valtteri Bottas says he feels a change in his mindset for 2019, disputing Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton's suggestion that he remains the same driver as before. Bottas... read more »
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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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Valterri Bottas believes he is performing at his best and wants to "keep the momentum" as he heads into the Bahrain GP after his win in Australia. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton may not see any changes in his teammate, but Valtteri Bottas says his mindset has definitely been altered for this season. read more »
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Mercedes dominated the season-opening Australian GP but Lewis Hamilton feels this Sunday’s race in Bahrain will be a lot closer. Ferrari looked the team to beat after... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has explained that his distinct lack of pace compared to Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas in the Australian Grand Prix was more down to his saving tyre life... read more »
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"He's the same guy he was last year, so no difference for me - except he has a beard!" read more »
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Valtteri Bottas had the eye of the tiger in Melbourne but can the Finn hold off an expected bounce back by Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel in Bahrain? read more »
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Sebastian Vettel feels he, team-mate Charles Leclerc, Mercedes duo Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly, will all leave their... read more »
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Formula 1 world championship leader Valtteri Bottas believes the fastest-lap points available in 2019 could make a "big difference", after claiming the first bonus of... read more »
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Pirelli's Formula 1 boss Mario Isola believes Valtteri Bottas' fastest lap in the Australian GP is proof of progress for the tyre manufacturer. read more »
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After Valtteri Bottas' epic "to whom it may concern" message at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix, we take a look back at some of the best radio from F1 race... read more »
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With the dust settling after the Australian Grand Prix, it's no surprise to see Valtteri Bottas still revelling in his finest Formula 1 victory to date. But how did the... read more »
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Ralf Schumacher has expressed doubt that Formula 1 saw a rejuvenated and revitalised Valtteri Bottas at the Australian Grand Prix. The Mercedes man ended his year-long win... read more »
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Mercedes says a "risk versus reward" factor was behind the decision not to pit Valtteri Bottas for fresh tyres in Melbourne. read more »
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Former Formula 1 racer Ralf Schumacher believes Valtteri Bottas only won in Australia due to Lewis Hamilton's floor damage. read more »
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Mercedes believe that a trip over kerbs at Albert Park was responsible for causing the floor damage suffered by Lewis Hamilton at the Australian Grand Prix. Pole-sitter... read more »
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In today's F1 Gossip, Rosberg backs Bottas for 2019 title, Honda responds to historic podium and Vietnam construction work begins. read more »
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F1 championship leader Valtteri Bottas feels strengthened following his "perfect start" to 2019. read more »
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Nico Rosberg thinks Valtteri Bottas can maintain a bid for the drivers' world championship in 2019. Written off after his winless 2018 campaign, Bottas got his season off... read more »
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Two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen believes fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas gave himself a 'psychological boost' in Australia. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas dominated the Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes, but teammate Lewis Hamilton couldn't live with him. It emerged after the race that Hamilton's car... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is adamant he never once thought of last year's Russian GP team orders as he raced to the victory in Melbourne, after all, "we are all starting with... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas' former long-time sponsor is not commenting on whether he thinks the Mercedes driver's post-win comments were specifically addressed to him in... read more »
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After a difficult 2018, the Finn came back physically and mentally stronger for the first race of the new season in Melbourne. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »
United States Grand Prix
5th of May 2024
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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 | Max Verstappen | 110 |
| 2 | Sergio Perez | 85 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 76 |
| 4 | Carlos Sainz | 69 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 58 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | 38 |
| 7 | George Russell | 33 |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso | 31 |
| 9 | Lewis Hamilton | 19 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | 9 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 195 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 151 |
| 3 | McLaren Mercedes | 96 |
| 4 | Mercedes | 52 |
| 5 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 40 |
| 6 | RB Honda RBPT | 7 |
| 7 | Haas Ferrari | 5 |
| 8 | Williams Mercedes | 0 |
| 9 | Alpine Renault | 0 |
| 10 | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 0 |