Quick Info
| Profession | Racing Driver |
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| Nationality | Finnish |
| Date of Birth | 28/08/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Nastola, Finland |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Valtteri Bottas
Bottas suffered a suspension failure at high speed on lap 44 of the Mexican Grand Prix, crashing heavily into the barrier at the first corner and triggering a red flag. He was taken to the circuit medical centre as a precaution but walked away from the incident. Cadillac also took a 50-place grid penalty for the Mexico City race after changing several power unit components on his car.
Reports indicated mounting pressure on Bottas to keep his Cadillac seat for the 2027 season, as the team has struggled in its debut year without scoring a point. Cadillac has also confirmed a new contract extension for teammate Sergio Perez through at least 2029, while Colton Herta has been linked to a possible replacement role for Bottas.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Valtteri Viktor Bottas |
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| Summary | Finnish Formula One driver who races for Cadillac in the 2026 season, alongside Sergio Perez. He previously drove for Williams (2013-2016), Mercedes (2017-2021) and Alfa Romeo (2022-2023), and finished runner-up in the Drivers' Championship in 2019 and 2020. Cadillac made its debut in 2026 as the 11th team on the grid, and Bottas was one of its first two confirmed drivers. |
| Known For | Five consecutive Constructors' Championships with Mercedes, 10 Grand Prix wins and 20 pole positions |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.74 m |
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Personal Life
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Australian professional cyclist Tiffany Cromwell since 2020 |
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| Marital History | Married Olympic swimmer Emilia Pikkarainen in 2016; divorced in 2019 |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Rauno Bottas |
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| Mother | Marianne Valimaa |
Career
| Karting | Began karting at age six and became a leading junior talent in Europe | ||||||
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| Single-seater Debut | 2007 Formula Renault | ||||||
| Formula 3 and GP3 | Won the 2010 Masters of Formula 3 and the 2011 GP3 Series title | ||||||
| Williams Test Driver | Test driver for Williams from 2010 to 2012 | ||||||
| Formula One Debut | 2013 Australian Grand Prix with Williams | ||||||
| Mercedes Era | Joined Mercedes in 2017 to replace Nico Rosberg; final win came at the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix | ||||||
| Alfa Romeo | Drove for Alfa Romeo in 2022 and 2023 | ||||||
| 2026 Season | Returned to Formula One with Cadillac | ||||||
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Style Quotient
| Driving Style | Known for a smooth driving style, strong qualifying pace and technical consistency |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was Williams' test driver from 2010 to 2012 before earning a race seat for 2013 | |
| 2. Scored Mercedes' first podium on debut for the team with third place in Australia | |
| 3. Is known for being private about his personal life | |
| 4. Spent 2025 as Mercedes' reserve driver before returning to race seats with Cadillac |
