F1 may have to wait to learn Mercedes' line up, but Toto Wolff says he is being "transparent" with Valtteri Bottas and George Russell. 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 has vowed to support Mercedes with its 2022 driver line-up decision despite reconfirming his "loyalty" to current team-mate Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has backed George Russell for the second seat at Mercedes in 2022, stating the Williams driver deserves the drive. Mercedes is set to place... read more »
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Sitting just feet apart, Mercedes 2022 hopefuls, Valtteri Bottas and George Russell insist they are as much in the dark about team's plans as the rest of us. read more »
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Hamilton and Bottas have raced together at Mercedes since the start of 2017, winning four constructors' championships in that period, with Hamilton taking the... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says his relationship with current Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas is "better than ever" amid ongoing doubt over the Finn's future at the team.... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas and George Russell are still waiting on Mercedes to make a final decision on who will be Lewis Hamilton's teammate in 2022. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas and George Russell say they still don't know Mercedes' driver plans for the 2022 Formula 1 season. read more »
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Russell is vying to replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes next year after starring during his time at Williams since debuting in F1 in 2019, having also been part of... read more »
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George Russell insists he has no problem with Mercedes leaving its 2022 driver line-up decision until later in the season, as he “trusts” they are looking out for him. The... read more »
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George Russell and Valtteri Bottas said there was "no news to share" about their respective futures, as F1 continues to wait on Mercedes' eagerly-anticipated... read more »
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George Russell and Valtteri Bottas were similarly tight-lipped over their futures when they shared the stage at the Belgian Grand Prix press conference. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas and George Russell remain in the dark over their F1 futures despite suggesting before the summer break a decision would be made by this weekend's Belgian... read more »
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Ralf Schumacher would be astounded if Valtteri Bottas was still Lewis Hamilton's team-mate at Mercedes next year. read more »
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While multiple Formula 1 driver deals have been confirmed for 2022, a number of race seats still need to be officially filled. Here's how next year's grid is shaping... read more »
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Mika Hakkinen thinks Mercedes should apply an 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' approach to their driver line-up. read more »
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As Toto Wolff delays his decision on Mercedes 2022 line-up, Valtteri Bottas insists that Lewis Hamilton wants him as his teammate. read more »
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In the latest F1 gossip, Bottas claims Hamilton told him who he wants to be his 2022 teammate, Wolff sets September deadline for driver decision, and Andretti's... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has revealed that Lewis Hamilton has told him that he wants him to remain his team-mate at Mercedes. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has revealed to being told "quite directly" by Lewis Hamilton that the seven-time F1 champion would prefer the Finn to remain as his Mercedes... read more »
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Toto Wolff has hinted the outcome of his decision to have George Russell or Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes next year has been delayed until September. read more »
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Both Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi have Alfa Romeo deals until the end of the current season, and the Finn is believed to be unlikely to be retained for next year as... read more »
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Although the focus for Mercedes is now on 2022, Valtteri Bottas says a few more upgrades for the W12 will still trickle through. read more »
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Williams CEO and team principal Jost Capito has insisted George Russell would like to remain with the team if Valtteri Bottas is preferred to partner Lewis Hamilton next year. read more »
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Although John Watson would love to see Mercedes sign George Russell, he feels the team will keep the peace with "compliant" Valtteri Bottas. 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 |
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| 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 |