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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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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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 »
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Valtteri Bottas left Melbourne on the back foot in 2018 - this year was very different and could impact the whole season, says Jolyon Palmer. read more »
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The Briton was happy to get through the Australian Grand Prix without any issues or mistakes but was not pleased to end up two laps down on the race winner Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has backed up Sebastian Vettel's claims that he didn't try all that hard in Melbourne, saying once Valtteri Bottas had the gap, he didn't see a... read more »
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To whom it may concern... Here's our first team radio compilation of the season, from the opening race in Australia! For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen moved to play down the importance of their late-race battle to secure the bonus point for fastest lap at the Australian Grand Prix, but both... read more »
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Despite Mercedes boss Toto Wolff favouring a cautious approach to the first race, Australia race winner Valtteri Bottas was determined to leave with F1's newest prize. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff delighted to see the return of the old Valtteri Bottas after nightmare 2018. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas' level of dominance in Australia reminded Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff of his 2008 title-winning campaign. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton praised Valtteri Bottas for his win, as the Brit struggled to keep pace with his Mercedes-AMG Petronas teammate. read more »
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver Valtteri Bottas dominates the season opener at Albert Park in impressive performance 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 |