Valtteri Bottas
Born: August 28, 1989 (age 34)
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Hometown: Nastola, Finland
Nationality: 
Finnish
FinnishTeam: Sauber
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Hulkenberg set to join Audi's Sauber team in 2025
Audi reportedly clinches a three-year contract with Nico Hulkenberg, as reported by a German specialist outlet. The 36-year-old is expected to transition from Haas to the Audi-owned Sauber team from 2025 onwards.
Apr 25, 09:30
Audi influence stirring up 2025 driver market, says Haas
It appears that Haas may part ways with Nico Hulkenberg at the end of the season.
Apr 21, 07:47
Max Verstappen achieves Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, qualifying double, mixed fortunes for Lewis Hamilton
Red Bull's Max Verstappen comes out on top in both the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying for Sunday's main race.
Apr 20, 10:31
Surprise names on front row for Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
The Chinese Grand Prix sprint race will feature two surprise names on the front row with Max Verstappen only qualifying in fourth position.
Apr 19, 09:57
Audi's long-term plans leave Bottas in limbo for 2025
Valtteri Bottas finds himself in the midst of the ongoing speculation for the 2025 Formula 1 driver market's chaotic period. The seasoned Finnish driver and previous multiple race winner for Mercedes might not be included in Audi's future plans at his current team, Sauber.
Apr 19, 09:07
No F1 return with Mercedes for Vettel - source
Sebastian Vettel will not be launching a return to Formula 1 with Mercedes.
Apr 7, 05:51
Alonso faces tense pre-race meeting with peers at Suzuka
At the official drivers' briefing at Suzuka, a number of Fernando Alonso's competitors are orchestrating an uncomfortable situation for the double world champion.
Apr 5, 07:36
Bottas unleashes rare criticism amid doubts over his Sauber future
Valtteri Bottas has openly critiqued Sauber, amid escalating speculation about his absence from the team's strategy for its future partnership with Audi.
Mar 25, 08:06
Melbourne takes pole position as F1's 2025 season opener
The word in the Melbourne paddock hints at Albert Park's highly likely return as the first event of the Formula 1 calendar for the Formula 1 season in 2025.
Mar 22, 16:25
Bottas admits Audi could leave him behind
Valtteri Bottas admits he could be left out of Sauber's plans for its works future with Audi.
Mar 19, 06:46
2024 a 'wake-up call' for Audi-owned Sauber
The Saudi Arabian GP was a "wake-up call" for the Swiss team formerly known as Alfa Romeo.
Mar 15, 07:12
Sauber eyes different drivers for Audi F1 future
Mere hours after reports broke that Audi has completed a 100 percent acquisition of the Sauber team, rumours about the drivers began to swirl in Saudi Arabia.
Mar 8, 06:32
Drivers hail new 'rollercoaster' F1 track project
Three leading F1 faces have hailed the revolutionary venue that is slated to host the Saudi Arabian GP in the future.
Mar 7, 07:28
Bottas would cut off 'mullet' for Mercedes return
Valtteri Bottas says he would shave his moustache and cut his 'mullet' hairstyle in order to return to Mercedes.
Mar 2, 07:19
Bottas still eyeing works Audi seat for future
Valtteri Bottas admits he hopes the rumbling 2025 driver market 'silly season' will not overlook him.
Feb 29, 07:50
Bottas under fire for promoting nicotine product
Valtteri Bottas is under fire in Finland for his low-profile endorsement of a nicotine product.
Feb 20, 06:08
Wolff 'will do everything' to sign Verstappen - Marko
Bombshell moves in the uncharacteristically tumultuous 'silly season' driver market early in 2024 might be far from over, according to former F1 driver Christian Danner.
Feb 15, 05:44
Bottas not ruling out shock Mercedes return
Valtteri Bottas' is not ruling out a shock return to Mercedes to replace his Ferrari-bound former teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2025.
Feb 7, 07:06
Bottas may struggle to stay in F1 - report
2024 could be Valtteri Bottas' last season in Formula 1, according to Finnish journalist Ismo Uusitupa.
Feb 5, 07:13
Bottas, girlfriend cleared over covid-19 border breach
Valtteri Bottas and his girlfriend have been cleared of wrongdoing over a breach of Finland's covid-19 lockdown back in 2020.
Jan 29, 06:03
Perez lacking confidence next to Verstappen - Bottas
The key to Sergio Perez upping his game and hanging onto his Red Bull seat beyond 2024 is confidence.
Dec 22, 07:04
Brand new car 'exactly what Sauber needs' - Bottas
Alfa Romeo may be disappearing from the team name, but what Sauber really needs for 2024 is a "completely new car", driver Valtteri Bottas agrees.
Dec 5, 06:35
'Harmonious' Sauber team is 'vegetating' - pundits
Alfa Romeo, which will revert to its Sauber moniker for 2024 as the naming sponsor departs Formula 1, is merely treading water in Formula 1 ahead of the 2026 transition to works Audi status.
Nov 30, 06:38
Arduous F1 schedule takes toll on driver health
Formula 1's travelling schedule has become so arduous that an epidemic of illness marred the end of the long 2023 season.
Nov 27, 07:57
Charles Leclerc claims pole for Las Vegas Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will start on pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ahead of already-crowned champion Max Verstappen.
Nov 18, 09:47
Audi already 'pretty involved' with Sauber
Audi is already "pretty involved" with Sauber in anticipation of the Volkswagen-owned German carmaker's entry into Formula 1 in 2026.
Nov 15, 06:16
New F1 rumour links Toyota with Sauber
It's been a week of wild rumours in Formula 1 - and the latest involves the name of a familiar Japanese carmaker.
Nov 2, 06:19
Sauber-Audi eyeing Perez for the future - Bravi
A new name has emerged in connection with the future Sauber-Audi collaboration - Sergio Perez.
Oct 30, 06:52
Charles Leclerc claims pole for Mexican Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claims pole for Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix, edging out teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.
Oct 28, 23:03
F1 has questions to answer after Qatar GP
Formula 1 has some questions to ask itself after the swelteringly-hot Qatar GP.
Oct 9, 07:02
Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after Mercedes crash
World champion Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix after the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell crashed into each other at the first corner.
Oct 8, 19:33
Max Verstappen cruises to pole ahead of Qatar Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secures pole for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix ahead of a weekend where he is expected to win his third world title.
Oct 6, 19:04
Bottas admits to stalled 'progress' at Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas admits "progress" at Alfa Romeo has been lacking for some time now.
Oct 4, 07:07
Bottas 'nervous' before 130km cycling race
Valtteri Bottas admits he was "more nervous" at the start of an amateur race on Sunday than he is as the five lights go out in Formula 1.
Oct 2, 07:08
Sargeant will not be axed in 2023 - Vowles
As new questions are asked about Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull, another driver further down the grid also seems to have a questionable future with his current team.
Sep 25, 07:29
Sauber wanted to sign Hulkenberg for 2024
Sauber made a move to replace one of its current drivers with on-form Haas racer Nico Hulkenberg for 2024.
Sep 16, 08:20
Bottas says 2024 contract 'already fixed'
Valtteri Bottas has rubbished any speculation that he might be pushed out of the Alfa Romeo-Sauber team for 2024.
Sep 14, 08:03
Zhou admits Sauber-Audi negotiations 'not easy'
Guanyu Zhou admits he needs to be "careful" not to be pushed off the Formula 1 grid.
Sep 7, 07:56
Drivers concerned about long-term F1 injuries
Some Formula 1 drivers are pushing for rule changes to reduce the risk of long-term back injuries.
Sep 4, 07:55
Max Verstappen battles to record-breaking Italian Grand Prix win
Max Verstappen battles his way to a record-breaking 10th successive win in Formula 1 in prevailing at the Italian Grand Prix.
Sep 3, 16:03
