Valtteri Bottas's suspension problem in the Formula 1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was caused by the Finn hitting a bump on the track 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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Valtteri Bottas struggled to get the best out of the Ultrasoft tyre during qualifying in Abu Dhabi which contributed to his elimination in Q2 on Saturday. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas experienced two very different practice sessions in Abu Dhabi on Friday as Williams focused on engine and aero testing in FP1 before improving in FP2. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is hopeful of finishing the 2016 Formula 1 season with a strong result, replicating the strong ending of the 2014 season. read more »
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Video: Bottas' first go-kart read more »
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Valtteri Bottas wants the team to keep pushing in Abu Dhabi and hopefully challenge Force India for fourth place. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says Williams must go all-out and commit itself to catching Force India after falling 28 points behind in the battle for fourth read more »
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With treacherous conditions at the Brazilian Grand Prix, it was a difficult day for Valtteri Bottas, who finished in eleventh. read more »
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Rob Smedley was disappointed to see Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa qualify only eleventh and thirteenth in Brazil, but still has hopes for a strong race on Sunday. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas could not convert his strong practice form into a top ten starting position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, and felt his Williams team were just not quick enough... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is hoping the improved pace shown by Williams on Friday in Brazil is a prelude to a strong weekend for the Grove-based team. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has admitted that Williams look threatening ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix after duo Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa placed second and third respectively... read more »
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Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas is looking forward to racing in Brazil and praises Felipe Massa on an impressive career. read more »
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With the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix being Felipe Massa's last ever home race in Formula 1, he and his team-mate Valtteri Bottas express their views... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he hates the fact that he holds the record for scoring the most points without taking a Formula 1 victory read more »
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Video: Bottas in welding competition read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he expects new Williams team-mate Lance Stroll to "learn quickly" when the Canadian youngster graduates to Formula 1 with the outfit next… read more »
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Williams confirms Valtteri Bottas will race with the team for a fifth consecutive season, with Lance Stroll making his Formula One debut alongside him for the 2017 season.... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas feels he has unfinished work and unwanted records to end at Williams which was part of his reasons to stay with the team for 2017 read more »
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Lance Stroll has described his 2017 Williams team-mate Valtteri Bottas as a "great benchmark" as he prepares to graduate to Formula 1 alongside the… read more »
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Valtteri Bottas believes he can win with Williams next year, revealing that is why he stayed with the team. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas, who has been confirmed by Williams, says he has unfinished business with the team as he chases his first grand prix win in 2017. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is certain he has made the right decision by staying at Williams in 2017. Bottas will race for the team for a fifth consecutive season next year after joining... read more »
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Claire Williams says Lance Stroll's career so far proves he "truly deserves" to drive for her team in 2017. On Thursday Williams unveiled 18-year-old Stroll and... read more »
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Williams Martini Racing has finally confirmed Valtteri Bottas will race with the team for a fifth consecutive season, with Lance Stroll making his Formula One debut alongside... 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |

