18-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli shed some light on his relationship with former Mercedes driver, current reserve driver Valtteri Bottas, in a media session at the F1 Saudi Arabian GP. The rookie driver appreciates the advice he receives, which has made him a stronger driver. This willingness to listen to people experienced in Formula One…
The 2025 F1 season begins at Albert Park in Melbourne next Sunday, with some reserve drivers looking on jealously as they see the 20 full-time drivers race. But who are they? And if they get a chance, can they repeat the heroics of Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto from last year? The full list is…
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli produced an extraordinary turnaround over Saturday and Sunday at the F1 Japanese GP, and it has been revealed that Mercedes reserve Valtteri Bottas played a role in that, with Fred Vesti also getting recognition. The former PREMA driver had been due to test a Super Formula car at Suzuka in December…
Team prinicpal for the newly formed Cadillac F1, Graeme Lowdon, took part in a media session on Monday, discussing the possibilities of which drivers they will pick for 2026. While Formula 1 has had 58 drivers from the USA in the past, it’s clear that interest in European racing within the American market has significantly…
Valtteri Bottas has confirmed his interest in driving for the new Cadillac F1 team in 2026. The Finn lost his Sauber drive in November with the Audi-bound team opting to sign Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto to their lineup. He admitted that joining Sauber was a “mistake“. What happened next was a homecoming to Mercedes…
Valtteri Bottas elaborated on his return to Mercedes as a reserve and his role as a “mentor” for rookie F1 driver Kimi Antonelli. After being passed over by Sauber for 2025, Bottas rejoined the Brackley-based team as a reserve driver. On his return to Mercedes: “Today has been my first day back with a team…
Qualifying P9 but not finishing the race, this year’s finale at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP was a write-off for Valtteri Bottas in a season of woe as he scored no points. Sauber’s car was off the pace, although they made clear gains at the last three rounds. By then, it was too late for…
Finland’s Valtteri Bottas is back with the Mercedes F1 squad following three seasons at Sauber, agreeing to become a reserve driver. The 35-year-old spent five campaigns at Mercedes from 2017-2021, playing a key role in helping them win all five Constructors’ Championship titles during that period. Although Bottas ultimately fell short in each season against…
Valtteri Bottas’ third and final year with Sauber failed to live up to expectations netting him 17th in our F1 2024 Driver Rankings. A poor C44 saw the Finn suffer his first pointless season in his 12 year Formula 1 career. 2024 was a year to forget for Bottas. With his three year stint with…
Valtteri Bottas reflects on his poor final Grand Prix with Sauber in Abu Dhabi. The Finn also broke down the failings of the team over his three year stint as Hinwil. Valtteri Bottas suffered a point-less season in 2024, with the Finn finishing the season 22nd in the championship. Speaking after his final Grand Prix…
