Valtteri Viktor Bottas is a Finnish racing driver who competes in Formula One for Cadillac. Bottas has twice finished runner-up in the World Drivers' Championship in 2019 and 2020 with Mercedes, and has won 10 Grands Prix across 13 seasons.
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Driver facts
| Born | 28 August 1989, Nastola, Finland (age 37) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Car number | 77 |
| F1 debut | 2013 Australian Grand Prix (Williams) |
| Teams | Williams (2013–2016), Mercedes (2017–2021), Alfa Romeo (2022–2023), Sauber (2024), Cadillac (2026–) |
| World titles | 0 |
| Links | Official site · Instagram · X |
Career in numbers
- Seasons
- 13
- Starts
- 265
- Wins
- 10
- Poles
- 20
- Podiums
- 67
- Fastest laps
- 19
- Laps led
- 728
- Points
- 1,797
Win rate 3.8% · pole rate 7.5% · podium rate 25.3%. Points include sprint points; points systems have changed over the years.
2026 season
- Championship
- P22
- Points
- 0
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest laps
- 0
- Laps led
- 0
- Avg. finish
- 17.2
2026 teammate head-to-head vs Sergio Pérez
| Category | Bottas | Pérez |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Qualifying | 11 |
| 1 | Sprint qualifying | 4 |
| 2 | Sprint races (higher finish) | 3 |
| 4 | Races (higher finish) | 13 |
| 0 | Points together | 0 |
Only the 19 rounds where both drove for Cadillac in 2026.
Round by round, 2026
| Rd | Grand Prix | Quali | Grid | Finish | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian GP | 19 | 19 | DNF | 0 |
| 2 | Chinese GP | 20 | 19 | P13 | 0 |
| 3 | Japanese GP | 20 | 20 | P19 | 0 |
| 4 | Miami GP | 19 | 19 | P18 | 0 |
| 5 | Canadian GP | 22 | 21 | P16 | 0 |
| 6 | Monaco GP | 20 | 20 | DNF | 0 |
| 7 | Barcelona GP | 20 | 20 | DNF | 0 |
| 8 | Austrian GP | 20 | 20 | DNF | 0 |
| 9 | British GP | 18 | 18 | P16 | 0 |
| 10 | Belgian GP | 19 | 17 | P18 | 0 |
| 11 | Hungarian GP | 21 | 21 | DNF | 0 |
| 12 | Dutch GP | 21 | 21 | DNF | 0 |
| 13 | Italian GP | 19 | 16 | P19 | 0 |
| 14 | Spanish GP | 20 | 19 | P18 | 0 |
| 15 | Azerbaijan GP | 22 | 19 | P16 | 0 |
| 16 | Bahrain GP in Malaysia | 21 | 19 | DNF | 0 |
| 17 | Singapore GP | 21 | 18 | P19 | 0 |
| 18 | United States GP | 22 | 19 | DNF | 0 |
| 19 | Mexico City GP | 21 | 21 | DNF | 0 |
Season by season
| Season | Team | Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Laps led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | Cadillac | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Sauber | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Alfa Romeo | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Alfa Romeo | 10 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Mercedes | 3 | 226 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 79 |
| 2020 | Mercedes | 2 | 223 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 188 |
| 2019 | Mercedes | 2 | 326 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 185 |
| 2018 | Mercedes | 5 | 247 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 84 |
| 2017 | Mercedes | 3 | 305 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 187 |
| 2016 | Williams | 8 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | Williams | 5 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | Williams | 4 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2013 | Williams | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*Season in progress.
Latest reports about Valtteri Bottas
- Mexico City GP Race: Verstappen Edges Hamilton as Antonelli Takes Crown 2 Nov 2026
- Mexico City GP Qualifying: Hamilton Edges Russell as Piastri Slips 1 Nov 2026
- Slim Margins at the Front in Mexico City GP Practice 2 31 Oct 2026
- Controlled Strategy Secures Antonelli United States GP Race Victory 26 Oct 2026
- United States Grand Prix Preview: Antonelli Leads the Pack to Austin 22 Oct 2026
- Red Bull Claims Singapore GP Qualifying by Slender Margin 10 Oct 2026
Quick answers
How many races has Valtteri Bottas won?
Valtteri Bottas has won 10 Grand Prix races in 265 starts.
How many pole positions does Valtteri Bottas have?
Valtteri Bottas has 20 pole positions.
How many podiums does Valtteri Bottas have?
Valtteri Bottas has 67 podium finishes in 265 starts.
How many world championships has Valtteri Bottas won?
Valtteri Bottas has not won the world championship yet.
Which team does Valtteri Bottas drive for?
Valtteri Bottas drives for Cadillac in 2026, alongside Sergio Pérez.
How many points does Valtteri Bottas have in 2026?
Valtteri Bottas has scored 0 points in 2026, after round 19.
How many seasons has Valtteri Bottas raced in Formula 1?
13 seasons, starting in 2013.
How many Formula 1 races has Valtteri Bottas started?
Valtteri Bottas has started 265 Grand Prix races, the first in 2013.
How many DNFs does Valtteri Bottas have in 2026?
Valtteri Bottas did not finish 10 of the 19 Grands Prix he started in 2026 (after round 19).
What is Valtteri Bottas's win rate in Formula 1?
Valtteri Bottas has won 10 of 265 starts, a win rate of 3.8%.
What is Valtteri Bottas's best result in 2026?
Valtteri Bottas's best Grand Prix finish in 2026 is 13th.
What is Valtteri Bottas's car number?
Valtteri Bottas races with number 77.
What nationality is Valtteri Bottas?
Valtteri Bottas is Finnish.
Statistics from Jolpica-F1, updated after every race (last 2 Nov 2026, 03:30). Background facts from Wikidata. Photo: see caption.