Kimi Raikkonen topped the timesheets in a tricky opening session in Sochi, with Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton rounding off the top three. 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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Raikkonen leads Bottas in first Russian GP practice session read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen set the pace from Valtteri Bottas in Practice One for the Russian GP as F1's under-pressure Finns outpaced their respective championship-leading team-mates. read more »
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Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen edged out Mercedes rival Valtteri Bottas during Friday's first practice session for the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, as the pair… read more »
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Home favourite Daniil Kvyat, Valtteri Bottas and Romain Grosjean sit down with the press in Sochi. read more »
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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 »
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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 »
Brazilian Grand Prix
8th of November 2026
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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 | Kimi Antonelli | 380 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 261 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 259 |
| 4 | George Russell | 250 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 245 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 221 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 150 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 105 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 79 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 43 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | Mercedes | 630 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 504 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 380 |
| 4 | McLaren | 371 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 104 |
| 6 | Alpine | 74 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |

