Alfa Romeo have announced Zhou Guanyu will retain his seat with the team next year alongside Valtteri Bottas. 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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While Bottas continuing with the Swiss outfit was a formality, there had been some question marks over Zhou.However, the Chinese driver has now been signed for a third year... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has said that Fernando Alonso is an example for him of why he should continue in the sport, even though he's not enjoying the best of seasons with Alfa Romeo. read more »
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After adding a point to the tally in Monza, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu hope to find success in Singapore with a new package being implemented. read more »
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Zhou Guanyu looks set to remain with Alfa Romeo alongside Valtteri Bottas for a third season. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has said that he is 'happy to wait' until 2026 for podiums, when new regulations are likely to shake up the grid. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas scored a point at Monza by making a one stop, hard-medium tyre, strategy work to his favour for his first top ten finish since the Canadian Grand Prix. read more »
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Apex Capital has launched a new £43m sports investment fund with the backing of some athletes, including Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Despite Zhou being the first full-time Chinese F1 racer, there has been speculation he does not come with major financial banking to incentivise Alfa Romeo to agree new... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas admits he would be "happy to wait" until Audi's arrival and the change of regulations in Formula 1 in 2026 to stand on the podium rostrum once... read more »
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Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris have teamed up to back a new €50 million athlete-driven investment fund alongside Valtteri Bottas and a whole host of athletes from other arenas.... read more »
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Zhou Guanyu says discussions over his Formula 1 future for 2024 with Alfa Romeo are continuing to take place, adding he was "a lot more nervous" this time last year.... read more »
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Magnussen qualified only 19th at Monza and was one of only three drivers to take a gamble by starting on the hard rather than medium Pirelli tyres.However, while Lewis Hamilton... read more »
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Hamilton has triggered much debate over the Italian Grand Prix weekend after suggesting that Verstappen's success in F1 has been easier to achieve because he has not faced... read more »
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Alfa Romeo had an issue with both of their cars, after Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas failed to leave the pit-lane in FP1 at the Italian Grand Prix. read more »
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Today's press conference with Sergio Perez, Nico Hulkenberg, Valtteri Bottas, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Alex Albon, Lewis Hamilton, Esteban Ocon, Oscar Piastri and... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas expects the Sauber-owned Formula 1 team to become "more corporate" once it transitions into a works Audi entry from 2026. Since departing Mercedes at... read more »
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The striking one-off look, featuring gold ascents and highlights on an Italian flag tricolore that adorns the engine cover, will be used throughout the Monza weekend by Alfa... read more »
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Respected F1 pundit Peter Windsor believes Valtteri Bottas has lost his "edge" since leaving Mercedes for Alfa Romeo in his pursuit of off-track activities. read more »
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Alfa Romeo are in hot water with the FIA after Valtteri Bottas showed up late to the press conference for the F1 Dutch Grand Prix. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has found himself in hot water with the stewards after he was late in reporting for his media duties on Thursday. read more »
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After leaving Mercedes at the end of 2021, Bottas has been enjoying the relaxed atmosphere at what is currently the Alfa Romeo team.Last weekend, during the summer break,... read more »
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Alfa Romeo F1 driver Valtteri Bottas has explained why he took part in a bike race dressed as Duffman from The Simpsons. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has opened up on how "stressful" he found the 2022 Formula 1 season alongside team-mate George Russell at Mercedes. After experiencing a toxic... read more »
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The Swiss outfit has managed just nine points over the opening 12 races of the season, having managed 51 points at the same interval last season. Bottas's eighth place at... 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 | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | 51 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 73 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |