The transcript of the part one of the Thursday Press Conference organised by the FIA for the 2017 Russian Grand Prix involving Daniil Kvyat, Valtteri Bottas and Romain Grosjean. 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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Daniil Kvyat looks forward to big crowds at his home GP, Valtteri Bottas dwells on his team responsibilities... and Kimi talks karaoke. Also hear from Daniel Ricciardo, Romain... read more »
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Part 1 of today's press conference with Valtteri Bottas, Romain Grosjean and Daniil Kvyat. read more »
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SOCHI, Russia -- Lewis Hamilton insists he remains firmly against the principle of team orders but says "special circumstances" can make them necessary, as with... read more »
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Hamilton and Bottas both adamant that there are no need for team orders. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton doesn't want Mercedes using team orders unless absolutely necessary, but felt Valtteri Bottas was a "gentleman" in Bahrain. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas are both against the Mercedes Formula 1 using team orders, insisting they will be able to act in its best interest read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has rejected suggestions he will become Mercedes' No.2 driver in order to back Lewis Hamilton's bid for this year's title. The Mercedes pit wall... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Ricciardo have both stated that they won't mind the 'shield' that the FIA plans to introduce as cockpit protection come 2018, but not... read more »
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With the team orders debate already up in the air, Valtteri Bottas stresses there is no need for him to talk with Mercedes about being a number two driver. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he is not worried about Mercedes imposing any team orders, expressing confidence that "all of my good results are still on the… read more »
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Valtteri Bottas: No Mercedes plans for Number 1/2 status read more »
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Valtteri Bottas insists Mercedes have not had the talk about team orders despite twice being told to move over for Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain. read more »
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Focus on ... F1's Finns It may only be the fourth round of the season, but if Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen want to be considered serious title threats this year they... read more »
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Onboard with Kimi Raikkonen as his race in Russia ends in controversy following a crash with Valtteri Bottas For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo and Valtteri Bottas will experience a drive in a spectacular environment. The duo of the Australian and Finn driver will rush through the wonderful streets of... read more »
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Onboard with Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton to break down their tense battle for pole position in Bahrain For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on... read more »
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Quickest on the final day of the post-Bahrain in-season test, Valtteri Bottas reckons he "learned a few tricks" as he put in the laps at the Sakhir circuit. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas topped the times on day two of the Bahrain in-season test, but long run pace was the key area of Mercedes attention. read more »
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On the back of his first pole position last weekend, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas topped the second day of in-season testing at Sakhir. The Finn ejoyed a trouble-free day... read more »
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SAKHIR, Bahrain -- Valtteri Bottas finished the second and final day of this week's in-season test in Bahrain at the top of the timesheets for Mercedes. The two days at... read more »
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SAKHIR, Bahrain -- Valtteri Bottas set the pace on the second morning of in-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. The Mercedes driver clocked up an impressive 79... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas 'learned a few tricks' at F1 test read more »
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The first in-season test of the year concluded on Wednesday, with Valtteri Bottas following Lewis Hamilton's Tuesday lead by setting the fastest time of the day. read more »
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Bottas quickest as Ferrari and Red Bull encounter issues and McLaren finally has a good day. 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 |

