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Valtteri Bottas articles archive
2024 Formula 1 driver rankings #15: Valtteri Bottas
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Posted onValtteri Bottas rarely had a car capable of competing for top 10 finishes and so ended his final season in Formula 1 without a point.
The three F1 drivers who unexpectedly lost to their team mates last year
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Posted onWe asked you to predict who would beat their team mates last year. Three drivers came up short – and only one is still in F1.
Bottas vs Zhou: The final score after three seasons which ended in both being dropped
2024 F1 team mates head-to-head
Posted onNeither the veteran Valtteri Bottas nor inexperienced Zhou Guanyu exceeded expectations during their three years as team mates at Sauber.
Bottas returns to Mercedes as third driver three years after losing race seat
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Posted onValtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes as their third driver in 2025, three years after being dropped from their race team.
Tributes and cheeky doughnuts: How departing F1 drivers signed off on their radios
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Posted onFormula 1 drivers paid tribute to their teams, performed unauthorised doughnuts and received special messages on their steering wheels after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Bottas handed five-place grid penalty he may never serve
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Posted onThe stewards have issued a five-place grid penalty to Valtteri Bottas which he may never serve as he has no F1 seat for 2025.
Vote for your 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Farewells, family and a first – F1 drivers’ helmets for the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP
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Posted onThere are special designs galore for the final race weekend of the season, including Lewis Hamilton’s commemoration of his 12 years at Mercedes.
Vote for your 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Mick Schumacher steps down as Mercedes reserve driver amid Bottas rumours
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Posted onMercedes has confirmed that reserve driver Mick Schumacher will not continue with the team after the end of this season.
Vote for your 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Bottas deserves better than bowing out 23rd in a 20-driver championship
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Posted onValtteri Bottas will likely finish last of all drivers in this year’s championship. But that does not fairly reflect his performances.
Bottas and Zhou heading for F1 exit as Sauber hire Bortoleto for 2025
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Posted onSauber has confirmed both its current drivers will leave the team at the end of the year and Gabriel Bortoleto will join them.
Vote for your 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Senna, samba and… coffee? F1 drivers’ helmets for the Brazilian Grand Prix
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Posted onCelebrating the sounds, colours and flavours of Brazil, here are the special helmet designs in Interlagos this weekend.
Vote for your 2024 Mexican Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Bottas considering Mercedes return as test driver if Sauber don’t renew contract
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Posted onValtteri Bottas says he is considering all options for 2025 if Sauber chooses not to renew his contract, including a return to Mercedes.
Vote for your 2024 United States Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 United States Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Vote for your 2024 Singapore Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.