Finnish · Nastola, Finland · Born 28 August 1989Finnish Formula 1 driver who achieved 10 Grand Prix victories and 20 pole positions during his career with Williams, Mercedes, and Alfa Romeo teams.
Valtteri Bottas is a Finnish Formula One driver who spent five seasons as Lewis Hamilton's wingman at Mercedes before moving to Alfa Romeo. Despite multiple race victories and close championship battles, his role as number two at the most dominant team in F1 history defined public perception. His consistently smooth driving style, exceptional one-lap pace, and good-natured approach to the sport's most difficult role made him one of the most respected drivers of his generation.
Mercedes F1 driver, multiple race winner, Lewis Hamilton's teammate
How They Played
Smooth driving style, strong qualifier, excellent team player
Lasting Impact
Solid #2 driver at Mercedes during their dominant era, consistent podium finisher
Career Honours
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Russian Grand Prix 2017
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2017
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Austrian Grand Prix 2017
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2018
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Bahrain Grand Prix 2020
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Russian Grand Prix 2020
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Turkish Grand Prix 2021
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Russian Grand Prix 2021
- FIA Formula 3 European Championship Winner 2012
- Formula 1 Constructors' Champion 2017 (Mercedes)
- Formula 1 Constructors' Champion 2018 (Mercedes)
- Formula 1 Constructors' Champion 2019 (Mercedes)
- Formula 1 Constructors' Champion 2020 (Mercedes)
- Formula 1 Runner-Up Driver's Championship 2019
- Formula 1 Fastest Lap Award 2019 (joint)
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner – Japanese Grand Prix 2017
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| Williams | 2013–2016 | 77 |
| Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 2017–2021 | 101 |
| Alfa Romeo / Kick Sauber | 2022–2024 | 68 |
| Cadillac | 2026 | — |
| Career Total | — | 246 |
Finnish Athletes