Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas says he has been told he could be asked again to cede position to Lewis Hamilton until the world title is decided. 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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Lewis Hamilton says he is surprised Ferrari has not openly imposed team orders in 2018, after Mercedes switched him with Valtteri Bottas in Formula 1's Russian Grand Prix read more »
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Valtteri Bottas insists he does not have to wait until after Lewis Hamilton has secured the 2018 F1 title before he will be allowed to win again. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton's 70th F1 victory might not be one he'll look back on as a career standout, with Mercedes boosting the championship leader to the top step ahead of... read more »
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Watch: Bottas' Suzuka Track Guide read more »
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Toto Wolff says the sacrifice made by Valtteri Bottas in Russia last weekend may be repeated if needed if it allows Lewis Hamilton to take the 2018 title. read more »
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Christian Horner wasn't surprised that Mercedes used team orders in Russia, after all you "don't have to be a rocket scientist" to work out Valtteri... read more »
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff believes Valtteri Bottas' selfless actions in Russia reflected the strength of his team. read more »
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F1 boss Ross Brawn has backed Mercedes' controversial use of team orders in Sochi as the team instructed Valtteri Bottas to give up a position to teammate Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Formula One's managing director Ross Brawn says Mercedes made the right call by having Valtteri Bottas hand Lewis Hamilton victory at the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas would be prepared to sacrifice more wins - Toto Wolff read more »
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Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner says he was surprised Mercedes did not agree and outline its Russian Grand Prix team orders stance before the race read more »
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Valtteri Bottas leaves the Russian Grand Prix knowing "I'm the winner" despite handing victory to Lewis Hamilton following Mercedes team orders read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he was surprised that Mercedes ordered him to move over for Lewis Hamilton in Russia and doesn't expect the team to pay him back later in the season. read more »
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The German was forced to settle for third in the Russian Grand Prix after admitting he just did not have the pace to beat either Lewis Hamilton or Valtteri Bottas on Sunday. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is a true team player after his actions in the Russian Grand Prix, but Toto Wolff says the Finn would have been a deserving winner of the race. read more »
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Mercedes' decision to ask Valtteri Bottas to cede position to Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1's Russian Grand Prix proved contentious, with Toto Wolff admitting he felt... read more »
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If the way in which Mercedes enacted team orders at the Russian Grand Prix seemed clumsy, it's because it was. Laurence Edmondson picks through the botched strategy calls... read more »
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After team orders decided the Russian Grand Prix in Lewis Hamilton's favour on Sunday, the four-time world champion says he would be willing to return the favour. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas would rather beat Mercedes F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton on merit, than have a win handed to him in return for his actions in Russia. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas was surprised to be told to move aside for Mercedes Formula 1 team-mate Lewis Hamilton during the Russian Grand Prix and found the communication of the order... read more »
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In front of the packed grandstands of the Sochi Autodrom Lewis Hamilton has won the Russian Grand Prix ahead of his team mate Valtteri Bottas, after Mercedes applied team... read more »
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff takes responsibility for telling Valtteri Bottas to give up his position to Lewis Hamilton in Sochi. read more »
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Mercedes have explained why they used team orders so that Lewis Hamilton won the Russian GP ahead of Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Although taking the win off Valtteri Bottas and handing it to Lewis Hamilton was a controversial decision in Sochi, Sebastian Vettel, arguably the biggest loser in it, says it... 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
