| Full Name | Valtteri Viktor Bottas |
| Net Worth | $80 -$90 Million (Approx.) |
| Born | 28 August 1989 (age 35 years) |
| Country of Origin | Finland |
| Source of Wealth | Formula One driver |
| Last Updated | 2024 |
Valtteri Bottas is a Finnish racing driver who competes in Formula One for the Mercedes team. Born on 28 August 1989, Bottas has finished as a runner-up in the World Drivers’ Championship titles twice.
Bottas made his debut in 2013. He initially started with the Williams team where he stayed for 4 years. The Finnish driver has contributed to five constructors’ championship wins since joining Mercedes in 2017. He will join the Alfa Romeo team from the 2022 season.
In this article, we will have a look at Valtteri Bottas’ Net Worth, Career History, Family, Personal Details, and other key topics.
Valtteri Bottas’ Net Worth
Valtteri Bottas’ Net Worth has been estimated to be around (USD) $80-$90 million. His Net Worth is an estimate of the salary that he earns racing and the endorsements that he does. Bottas’ net worth will surely increase once he joins Alfa Romeo next season.
Salary
Valtteri Bottas’ salary for the 2021 Calendar year was reportedly worth $11 million with Mercedes. This does not include any bonuses that the F1 driver received.
Endorsements:
The F1 driver reportedly earns between $800,000-1.2m from his endorsements. Here are some brands that Valtteri Bottas Endorses,
- Polar
- Abloy
- Insijets
- Wihuri (formerly)
- Kemppi (formerly)
Assets:
The Finnish boxer reportedly resides in a mansion in Monaco. The house reportedly has multiple rooms, a game room, and a sauna.
Valtteri Bottas also has a holiday home in Finland. The house comes with a view of a lake. It also has a deck and open-spaced interiors.
Car Collection:
The F1 drivers’ amazing car collection includes,
- Mclaren 675LT
- Ferrari F40
- Mercedes Benz C63 AMG
- Mercedes AMG GT
Teams represented by Valtteri Bottas
The following are the teams that Bottas has represented in his racing career:
| Teams Represented | Series | Years |
| ART Grand Prix | Formula 3 | 2009-2010 |
| Williams | Formula One | 2013-2016 |
| Mercedes | Formula One | 2017-2021 |
| Alfa Romeo | Formula One | 2022 |
Valtteri Bottas’ F1 racing career
Williams: Bottas’ kicked off his F1 career with Williams in 2013. Je debuted at the Australian Grand Prix. In his first season, he would only go on to amass 4 points and would finish in 17th place in the drivers’ rankings.
The year 2014 would be Bottas’ best year racing for Williams. He would go on to have 6 podium finishes and managed to get 186 points. He finished 4th in the Driver’s rankings.
Valtteri Bottas could not reach the same heights and finished 5th and 8th in 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Mercedes: Bottas joined Mercedes in 2017 after the surprise retirement of the reigning F1 champion Nico Rosberg. In April 2017, Bottas won his first F1 race by winning the Russian GP. The Finnish racer would end with 3 wins and finish 3rd in the points table.
The year 2019 became the best year of Valtteri Bottas’ career after a forgetful 2018. In 2019 the Finnish driver would go on to win 4 races and have a total of 15 podium finishes. He finished second in the driver’s rankings with 326. He lost out to his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Bottas would repeat the feat in 2020 by finishing 2nd with 223 points. In 2021, Bottas won just 1 race and finished third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the end of the season.
Alfa Romeo: Before the end of the 2021 season, Bottas announced that it was going to be his last with Mercedes. The F1 driver would be representing Alfa Romeo in the 2022 season.
Valtteri Bottas’ record in the Formula One
The following is Valtteri Bottas’ record in Formula One. Please note that the 2021 season is still ongoing at the time of writing this article
| Season | Team | Wins | Podium | Points | Position |
| 2013 | Williams | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17th |
| 2014 | 0 | 6 | 186 | 4th | |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 136 | 5th | |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 8th | |
| 2017 | Mercedes | 3 | 13 | 305 | 3rd |
| 2018 | 0 | 8 | 247 | 5th | |
| 2019 | 4 | 15 | 326 | 2nd | |
| 2020 | 2 | 11 | 223 | 2nd | |
| 2021 | 1 | 11 | 226 | 3rd | |
| 2022 | Alfa Romeo | The season is yet to start |
Basic F1 Stats of Valtteri Bottas
All stats are updated until 18th December 2021
- Entries: 179 (178 starts)
- Championships: 0
- Wins: 10
- Podiums: 67
- Career Points: 1738
- Pole Positions: 20
- Fastest Laps: 19
Accomplishments of Valtteri Bottas
- Formula Renault EuroCup Champion (2008)
- Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Champion (2008)
- GP3 Series Champion (2011)
- Sky Sports Award for Most Improved Driver (2014)
- Confartigianato Motori Driver of the Year (2017)
- Lorenzo Bandini Trophy (2018)
- AKK-Motorsport Driver of the Year (2019)
Valtteri Bottas’ Info
The following are some personal details of the Formula 1 driver:
| Name | Valtteri Viktor Bottas |
| Date of Birth | 28 August 1989 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Place of Birth | Nastola, Finland |
| Parents Name | Rauno Bottas and Marianne Valimaa |
| Car Number | 77 |
| Debut in F1 | 2013 Australian GP |
| School | Not known |
| Started racing in | 2005 |
| Citizenship | Finnish |
| Height | 1.73m (5’8″) |
| Weight | 69 kg |
| Marital Status | In a relationship with Tiffany Cromwell |
| Children | None |
| Siblings | Not known |
| Hair Colour | Ginger |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Religion | Christian |
| Known for | Professional Formula One driver |
Valtteri Bottas’ Relationships
Emilia Pikkarainen: Valtteri started dating Emilia early on in his racing career. Emilia is a swimmer and has also participated in the Olympics. The couple reportedly met in 2010. Eventually, they married in 2016 in Helsinki.
The marriage didn’t last for too long and the couple parted ways in June 2019. He didn’t specify why they broke up but mentioned that there were a lot of challenges.
Tiffany Cromwell: The F1 driver reportedly met Tiffany Cromwell in late 2019. And the couple started dating in early 2020. Tiffany is a professional cyclist. The Australian has been part of many teams and also participated in the Tokyo Olympics. The couple is going strong and is very much in love.
Valtteri Bottas’ Controversies:
Being a very Professional personality, there have not been many huge controversies surrounding Bottas. Here are small controversies that the driver has been involved in:
F*** you controversy: Bottas was ecstatic after winning the 2019 Australian GP. After the win, he was heard on the radio saying “To whom it may concern: F**k you.” This caused controversy as people didn’t understand who the message actually was for. People speculated it was for one of his rivals or his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
But Valtteri Bottas later clarified that it was for his haters who had criticized him for his form in the 2018 season.
Mental Health: This was not a controversy on his part. But just went to show that even the most popular people have mental health issues. Bottas talked about the fact that he stopped enjoying F1 a few years ago. Weight issues and constant criticism had made him think of retirement. But the Finnish driver stayed in the game and managed to discover his best self.
FAQs about Valtteri Bottas:
No, he has left Mercedes to join the Alfa Romeo F1 team.
As of 2024, Valtteri Bottas has not won a Formula One (F1) World Championship.
He has left Mercedes because he wanted a completely new environment to work in .
No, Alonso isn’t married to anyone currently. He was married to Emilia Pikkarainen but has since divorced.
No, Bottas doesn’t have any kids
He has been most successful at Mercedes where he finished 2nd twice.
Bottas is said to be dating Tiffany Cromwell as of December 2021.
