Valtteri Bottas
Born: August 28, 1989 (age 34)
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Hometown: Nastola, Finland
Nationality: 
Finnish
FinnishTeam: Sauber
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Sainz nears Alpine move as other options dry up
The troubled Alpine team has now taken the lead in the race to sign Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season.
Jul 22, 08:25
Williams to finalise '25 lineup amid Sainz delay
Williams is ready to end its wait for Carlos Sainz and plans to solidify its 2025 driver lineup ahead of Formula 1's upcoming summer break.
Jul 21, 08:25
F1 drivers in limbo as 'selfish' Sainz keeps delaying decision
The suspense continues for several active Formula 1 drivers as they await Carlos Sainz's delayed decision concerning his future.
Jul 19, 08:00
Sainz must not see Williams as mere stepping stone - Vowles
James Vowles expressed his reluctance to have Carlos Sainz join Williams if the departing Ferrari driver views the position merely as a brief layover before his next major career move.
Jul 18, 08:15
Sargeant positive despite Williams seat uncertainty
Logan Sargeant has declared he is "satisfied" with his driving performance this season, despite indications that Williams is actively seeking his replacement for 2025.
Jul 15, 08:00
Bottas declines short-term Mercedes chance, seeks stability
Valtteri Bottas has expressed disinterest in a potential return to Mercedes for the upcoming year if the offer is limited to a single-year contract.
Jul 11, 08:05
Schumacher tips Sainz as likely Hamilton heir
Carlos Sainz is progressively being seen as the preferred choice to take over Lewis Hamilton's seat at Mercedes next year.
Jul 10, 08:00
Ocon to join Ferrari-financed Bearman at Haas in 2025
Esteban Ocon has all-but-officially inked a deal to extend his Formula 1 career with Haas starting in 2025, as confirmed by several insiders at the British GP.
Jul 7, 10:30
Haas to reveal Bearman as 2025 driver at Silverstone
It appears imminent that Haas will officially announce that Oliver Bearman, a British teenager, will join the small American team starting in 2025.
Jul 4, 08:10
Briatore labels Sainz as a 'super driver'
The probability of Carlos Sainz finalising a contract with Williams for 2025 and beyond is said to have almost entirely fallen apart.
Jul 1, 09:02
F1 drivers admit uncertainty over 2025 season seats
The anticipation amid Formula 1's so-called 'silly season' intensified as stakeholders gathered in Austria before the upcoming grand prix this weekend.
Jun 28, 09:32
Lawson poised to replace Ricciardo at junior Red Bull team
Liam Lawson is likely to take over Daniel Ricciardo's position at Red Bull's junior team, RB, for the 2025 season.
Jun 26, 09:33
Indycar likely next stop for F1's Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant is likely the next Formula 1 driver to transition to America's premier open-wheeler series, Indycar.
Jun 24, 09:18
'Clown' label casts shadow over two F1 race winners
A notable figure in motor racing has singled out two current Formula 1 drivers whom he believes should leave the sport by the end of 2024.
Jun 19, 08:37
Renault-Alpine's 2026 engine development in doubt
Luca de Meo, the CEO of Renault, stressed the importance for the Alpine team to "get things right" for the upcoming 2026 regulations.
Jun 18, 07:20
Bottas waits for Sainz, confirms no Mercedes return
Valtteri Bottas acknowledges that Carlos Sainz's decision will crucially influence his precarious position in Formula 1.
Jun 17, 09:23
Bottas highlights need for progress at Sauber
Valtteri Bottas insists Sauber must introduce "more" and "bigger" upgrades within the 2024 season.
Jun 11, 10:10
Sainz told he's not in Mercedes' 2025 plans
Mercedes has no position available for Carlos Sainz, according to Toto Wolff, who clearly stated that the Spaniard will not be considered to take over Lewis Hamilton's spot at Mercedes in the coming year.
Jun 9, 09:50
Bottas nears decision on leaving Audi-owned Sauber
Valtteri Bottas has strongly hinted that his time with Audi-owned Sauber may conclude at the end of this season.
Jun 8, 08:30
Speculation grows around Ocon's move to Haas
Esteban Ocon has indicated that he will reveal his next Formula 1 move "very soon."
Jun 4, 07:50
Sauber form dips to 'embarrassing' levels - report
Sauber's ongoing crisis in performance has reached what veteran journalist Roger Benoit describes as an "embarrassing" state.
May 26, 09:07
Sargeant battling to keep F1 seat amid rising competition
Logan Sargeant openly acknowledges his ongoing struggle to maintain his position at Williams. The underperforming American driver is keenly aware of the growing chatter regarding his potential replacement for the 2025 season, which could be notable drivers like Valtteri Bottas and even Carlos Sainz.
May 25, 10:41
Sainz quiet on rumoured Mercedes snub for 2025
Carlos Sainz is keeping his thoughts to himself amidst emerging gossip that Mercedes has definitively declined him for the 2025 season - as new rumours suggest he might be nearing an agreement with Williams.
May 24, 09:14
F1 driver buzz: Sainz to Audi, Perez wants more from Red Bull?
The driver market frenzy in Formula 1 continues unabated in the brief period between the Imola and Monaco grands prix.
May 22, 10:19
Vowles hints at imminent change in Williams' driver lineup
The future of Logan Sargeant with Williams—and possibly in Formula 1—seems increasingly uncertain, potentially ending as early as before the 2024 season even concludes.
May 20, 09:44
Bottas reconnects with Williams admist contract talks
Valtteri Bottas was observed during a lone visit to the Williams motorhome at Imola.
May 19, 09:22
Bearman looks set to join Haas for 2025
Oliver Bearman seems to be steadily advancing towards a permanent position with Haas for the 2025 racing season.
May 18, 09:25
F1 drivers enter 'waiting game' in stalled silly season
The Formula 1 driver market has now become a "waiting game," according to Alex Albon. Despite links to several teams, Albon has reaffirmed his commitment to Williams for the mid-term.
May 17, 09:36
Sauber defends recent engineering change for Bottas
The Audi-owned Sauber team has justified its recent decision to assign a new race engineer to Valtteri Bottas starting with the previous Formula 1 race in Miami.
May 14, 08:57
'Nervous' Sainz's 2025 seat still uncertain amid speculation
Audi-owned Sauber is currently in a holding pattern as they wait for Carlos Sainz to decide his future in Formula 1 for the year 2025 and beyond.
May 8, 09:50
Bottas highlights Sainz's role in delaying 2025 F1 driver moves
Carlos Sainz is currently the major obstacle delaying the forthcoming, ongoing and tumultuous early driver changes for the 2025 season.
May 5, 09:59
Komatsu on Haas's 2025 lineup: Open to total change
Kevin Magnussen's position at Haas for 2025 is not secure, warns team boss Ayao Komatsu.
May 4, 08:59
Sainz refutes turning down Sauber-Audi for 2025
Another driver announcement is imminent at Audi-owned Sauber, but strong speculation suggests it won't involve Carlos Sainz.
May 3, 10:08
Bottas confident in value to Audi despite unclear F1 future
Valtteri Bottas feels he has nothing to prove regarding his speed and motivation to the newly Audi-owned Sauber team regarding securing a cockpit for 2025.
May 1, 09:33
F1 silly season: Haas and Audi jockey for 2025 lineups
The search is on for drivers to fill the upcoming vacancies at Haas and Sauber teams.
Apr 29, 08:59
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
