Valtteri Bottas believes qualifying for the German Grand Prix is "going to be a bit tighter than what you expect" after a tough FP2 session 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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Lewis Hamilton took the top spot from team-mate Nico Rosberg during second practice for the German Grand Prix on Friday. The Mercedes duo came under pressure from Red... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says Williams' aim needs to be ensuring at has the second-quickest car on a consistent basis this season read more »
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With the increased focus on reliability and durability in 2014, keeping an eye on the number of power unit components throughout the season could prove key to any championship... read more »
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Felipe Massa believes that Williams must target overhauling Ferrari - and perhaps Red Bull - in the Constructors' championship. Massa, who claimed pole position in... read more »
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The Williams Martini Racing team arrive at Hockenheim this weekend having secured two podium finishes in the last two races with Valterri Bottas, while team-mate Felipe Massa... read more »
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Although Valtteri Bottas believes Mercedes could bear the brunt of a FRIC ban, he doubts it have a big impact on the pecking order... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has suggested Mercedes could be the team most affected by any ban on Front and Rear Interconnected (FRIC) suspension and is certain it will not have any impact... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas believes Williams won't be hurt by any ban on FRIC suspensions but could close the gap to Mercedes as a result read more »
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Jules Bianchi was the fastest man on Wednesday during the second and final day of pre-season testing at the Silverstone circuit. The Frenchman replaced Kimi Raikkonen for the... read more »
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Toro Rosso's Daniil Kvyat set the fastest time on the second morning of the third in-season test at Silverstone. Kvyat's time of 1:35.544 put him almost a second... read more »
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Rob Smedley believes Valtteri Bottas' performance at the British Grand Prix demonstrated the potential he has to become one of F1's top drivers read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has said Williams is 'getting stronger all the time' and he also thinks he is improving all the time too. read more »
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Rob Smedley has heaped praise on Valtteri Bottas following his display at the British GP, describing his performance as "exceptional"... read more »
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Williams' head of vehicle performance Rob Smedley says Valtteri Bottas has the potential to "become an exceptional driver" read more »
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Williams’ Rob Smedley admitted he was “a little surprised” by Valtteri Bottas’ pace in the British GP but has no doubts about the... read more »
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Rob Smedley has said Valtteri Bottas showed 'incredible race craft' in the British Grand Prix and that he couldn't have asked for anything more from the Finn. read more »
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The British Grand Prix saw the Williams Martini Racing team take their best finish of the season when Valtteri Bottas claimed second place after starting well down the order.... read more »
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Today's post race press conference with Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Ricciardo. read more »
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Williams' Valtteri Bottas achieved his best ever race result and a second consecutive podium in an eventful British Grand Prix today. Felipe Massa was forced to retire... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Ricciardo attended the post-race press conference for the British GP... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas surprised by pace of his Williams, keen to aim for his first F1 victory after his brilliant second place at Silverstone read more »
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Valtteri Bottas thinks the next step for Williams has to be challenging Mercedes for race victories after he secured a career-best second at the British Grand Prix read more »
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Valtteri Bottas praised the increasing strength of his Williams team after he finished a career-best second at the British Grand Prix. Despite starting from a lowly 15th on the... read more »
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Williams driver Valtteri Bottas has admitted to surprise over his pace during the British Grand Prix. 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 | 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 |
