Valtteri Bottas is a Finnish racing driver who currently competes in Formula One for Mercedes. He was born on August 28, 1989, in Nastola, Finland. He began his racing career in karting and won several championships in Finland and Europe. In 2007, he made his debut in single-seaters and quickly rose through the ranks, winning the Formula Renault 2.0 NEC championship in 2008.
Career:
Bottas made his Formula One debut with Williams in 2013 and spent four seasons with the team. During his time with Williams, he achieved nine podium finishes and one pole position. In 2017, he was signed by Mercedes as a replacement for retiring world champion Nico Rosberg.
Since joining Mercedes, Bottas has become a consistent performer, finishing third in the drivers’ championship in each of his first two seasons with the team. He has also achieved several race wins and pole positions.
Age:
Valtteri Bottas was born on August 28, 1989. As of 2023, he is 33 years old.
Girlfriend/Wife:
Bottas is married to Emilia Bottas, whom he met in high school. They got married in September 2016 and have a son named Max.
Net Worth:
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Valtteri Bottas has a net worth of $20 million.
FAQ:
Q: How many races has Bottas won? A: As of 2023, Bottas has won a total of 10 Formula One races.
Q: Has Bottas won a championship? A: No, Bottas has not won a Formula One world championship. His highest finish in the drivers’ championship is third place.
Q: Who is Bottas’ teammate at Mercedes? A: Bottas’ teammate at Mercedes is seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Q: What is Bottas’ racing number? A: Bottas’ racing number is 77.
Q: What other racing series has Bottas competed in? A: Prior to his Formula One career, Bottas competed in several other racing series, including Formula Renault 2.0, Formula Three Euroseries, and GP3 Series.