The Mercedes AMG pairing of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas lead the way in the first practice session of the French Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard circuit. 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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Running a new engine, although Mercedes won't say if it is the new spec, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas claimed the 1-2 as F1 made a fiery return to France. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas have hinted at a further delay for Mercedes' new Formula 1 engine specification, with no confirmation of its French Grand Prix use yet read more »
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Not familiar with Circuit Paul Ricard? Join Valtteri Bottas for a few onboard laps from a 2017 Pirelli tyre test and get acquainted with the venue in good time! For more F1®... read more »
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Beaten in Montreal, a track that has belonged to them the last three years, Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes are "definitely not" the favourites to win in France. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes cannot be considered the favourites for this weekend's returning French GP, admitting Ferrari's form means F1's world champions... read more »
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Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas recieved a new adrenaline rush in the skies above Finland - taking part in an air show with the Finnish Air Force. read more »
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Mercedes' chief race engineer Andrew Shovlin felt Valtteri Bottas' second and Lewis Hamilton's fifth place was short of what the team believed they could of have... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel's third win of the Formula 1 season came on a track that many, including Mercedes, expected to better suit Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Mercedes have had the most powerful engine since the beginning of 2014 but Valtteri Bottas says they "definitely" need an upgrade after falling behind in Montreal. read more »
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Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas says he didn't have the pace to appose a challenge for the win against eventual winner Sebastian Vettel but hopes the next round in France... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas: Lack of fuel explained late Max Verstappen charge read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says his "critical" fuel situation at the end of Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix led to Max Verstappen almost overtaking him at the finish line read more »
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Although Valtteri Bottas was second in Montreal on Sunday, Toto Wolff says it was a "shit" result for Mercedes and suggests there could be consequences. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he is not upset with his runner-up result in Montreal, after all, his Mercedes just was "not quick enough." read more »
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Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen faced the media in the wake of Sunday's Canadian GP. read more »
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Today's post-race press conference with Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen. read more »
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Max Verstappen says he did not opt for a more cautious approach to the start of the Canadian Grand Prix, despite losing a battle for second place with Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas conceded he had no answer to Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari in Canada, with P2 being the "maximum" result. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel took his 50th win in Formula 1 ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel won his easiest race of the year, leading the Canadian Grand Prix from start to finish. The German didn't put a foot wrong and kept Bottas at bay, who... read more »
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The Mercedes boss was displeased to see Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton qualify only second and fourth at a circuit traditionally strong for the team. read more »
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DRIVERS - Valtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes), Lance STROLL (Williams), Stoffel VANDOORNE (McLaren), Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing) PRESS CONFERENCE Lance, it's your home race... read more »
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Mercedes driver Bottas was narrowly pipped to pole position by Sebastian Vettel, but out-qualified team-mate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying for tomorrow's Canadian Grand Prix. read more »
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Today's post-qualifying press conference with Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen.. 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 |

