Valtteri Bottas
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Bottas penalty: I’ll take it, you can pass at Spa
Valtteri Bottas says he will “take” his Belgian GP grid penalty on the chin as Spa is a track where drivers can pass.
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Bottas mistake won’t influence Mercedes choice
Valtteri Bottas’ mistake at the Hungarian Grand Prix will not influence Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s 2022 driver decision.
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JV suggests Bottas to Aston, Stroll to Mercedes
1997 F1 champ Jacques Villeneuve had an interesting suggestion for the driver market which would see Lance Stroll join Mercedes for 2022.
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Horner: Bottas’ Spa penalty ‘not a real punishment’
Christian Horner says Merc used a “great strategy” in Hungary as Valtteri Bottas took out both Red Bulls, getting a pointless penalty for it.
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Norris expected ‘little bit more’ racing top guy Bottas
Lando Norris has had another go at Valtteri Bottas saying he expects a “little bit more” when racing one of the top guys in Formula 1.
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Bottas takes responsibility for Hungary start chaos
Valtteri Bottas accepted the blame for a multi-car pile-up at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix which eliminated several drivers.
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Wolff apologises to Red Bull for Bottas’ ‘small mistake’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team takes full responsibility for the opening lap crash in Hungary which wiped out Red Bull.
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Norris on Bottas: ‘Why risk those kind of stupid things?’
Lando Norris hopes some “common sense” leads to an appropriate penalty for Valtteri Bottas after the Lap 1 carnage in Hungary.
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Bottas hit with grid penalty after Hungary carnage
Valtteri Bottas got his braking all wrong into Turn 1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and it had huge implications in the title race.
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Bottas: Hamilton booers should ‘question themselves’
Valtteri Bottas expressed his disappointment in the boos aimed towards Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Hungary.
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Hamilton lost 3kg in weight in ‘sauna’ cockpit
Lewis Hamilton says he lost around half a stone in weight during free practice on Friday – with team-mate Valtteri Bottas comparing his cockpit to a “Finnish sauna”.
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‘Bottas not given enough credit for Mercedes role’
Mika Hakkinen believes that his fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas does not get enough appreciation for his work as a Mercedes driver.
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Button: Bottas would be in ‘better place’ at Williams
Jenson Button believes that a return to Williams for Valtteri Bottas could be exactly what he needs to reignite his career.
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Rosberg doubts Bottas or Russell decision is made
Nico Rosberg does not believe his former team Mercedes have made up their mind yet about George Russell or Valtteri Bottas for 2022.
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Hamilton not trying to ‘influence’ team-mate decision
Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton is not trying to sway Mercedes’ driver decision, and that is he “okay” no matter who they sign.
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Bottas needs ‘different mindset’ for step down grid
Valtteri Bottas acknowledges he is going to need a “different kind of mindset” if he leaves Mercedes for a team further down the grid.
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Mercedes asked Bottas to inspect Hamilton’s car
Mercedes asked Valtteri Bottas to look for signs of damage to Lewis Hamilton’s car after his collision with Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix.
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Wolff has ‘discussed’ No.2 role with Bottas
Valtteri Bottas will for the rest of this season, or as long as the championship battle rages, be Lewis Hamilton’s wingman.
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Bottas reportedly opens talks with Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas and his representatives have reportedly opened talks with Alfa Romeo over a drive in 2022, should he be dropped by Mercedes.
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Wolff would help Bottas find a new seat
There was talk of it two years ago and it has surfaced again…Toto Wolff and a ‘soft landing’ for Valtteri Bottas if he exits Mercedes.
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Wolff praises Bottas’ ‘brilliant’ Silverstone weekend
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was delighted with the role Valtteri Bottas played in a crucial British Grand Prix for the team.
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Hamilton ‘wouldn’t have won’ without Bottas’ help
Lewis Hamilton says he would not have won the British Grand Prix had it not been for Valtteri Bottas’ help.
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Bottas felt ‘something was going to happen’
Valtteri Bottas says he could feel “something” was going to happen between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
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Bottas not ruling out rallying, but F1 the priority
Valtteri Bottas is open to becoming a rally driver, but regardless of whether Mercedes keep him, wants to stay in F1 for a few more years.
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Hamilton wants ‘best team-mate’ Bottas to be left alone
Lewis Hamilton says Valtteri Bottas is the best team-mate he has ever had and wants people to leave the Finn alone.
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‘Game over’ for Bottas but Merc will delay announcement
Mercedes will not continue with Valtteri Bottas next season says Finnish racer Toni Vilander, but he isn’t expecting an early announcement.
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‘No surprise if Russell to Merc announced soon’
Martin Brundle wouldn’t be surprised if Mercedes announced George Russell as Lewis Hamilton’s 2022 team-mate at the British GP.
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McLaren’s ‘really quick’ race pace surprised Bottas
Valtteri Bottas found it “quite surprising” to be challenged for second place by Lando Norris at the end of the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Bottas returned to the level he expects in Austria
Valtteri Bottas will take momentum away from the double-header in Austria, saying his performances were at the level they should be.
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Bottas open to F1 options away from Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas has said if he is to leave Mercedes at the end of 2021 campaign, he will look at his other options to remain on the Formula 1 grid in 2022.