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Valtteri Bottas is not done with Formula 1. Not by a long shot. After losing his full-time seat with Kick Sauber at the end of 2024, the Finnish veteran has spent 2025 on the sidelines, serving as Mercedes’ reserve driver.

Formula One News / HITC / June 4

Valtteri Bottas confirms his management have held ‘discussions’ with an F1 team over 2026 seat

Valtteri Bottas is working on multiple paths back onto the Formula 1 grid for 2026. He lost his Sauber seat at the end of the 2024 season. Unlike former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, though, Bottas stayed close to the sport by rejoining Mercedes as a reserve driver.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

Perez, Zhou and Bottas in the race for Cadillac seat

Cadillac have been working on their F1 entry bid for years, always working under the assumption they would be approved. As they prepare for their debut in 2026, Cadillac must decide on their driver line-up.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 30

Underage Kimi Antonelli Nominates Valtteri Bottas to Drink Champagne for Him in Miami

One of the highlight moments of a successful F1 driver’s Grand Prix weekend is celebrating with champagne on the podium. There’s a condition for that, as they have to finish in the top three.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

How Valtteri Bottas is fast-tracking Antonelli’s F1 progress

The 18-year-old was only a few tenths behind Russell in qualifying, executing a very impressive stint on the medium tyres to help put himself just 1.3 seconds behind the #63 car at the chequered flag.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Valtteri Bottas: IndyCar Could Be In His Future if F1 Ride Doesn't Happen

Valtteri Bottas could soon join several former Formula One expatriates to move to IndyCar. The Finnish driver, who is serving as an F1 reserve driver for Mercedes this season, told the Dutch publication Formule 1 (via GrandPrix.com) that he is examining his options going forward after this season.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 24

Valtteri Bottas Shares Heartfelt Message About Mercedes Return As W16 Unveiled

Valtteri Bottas is making a return to the Mercedes Formula 1 team as the Third Driver. The Finnish driver shared a heartfelt message about "returning home" as the Brackley-based squad unveiled its 2025 challenger, the W16.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

Mercedes assign Bottas to help mentor Kimi Antonelli

At just 18 years old, Kimi Antonelli is being thrown into the deep end. The Italian is tasked with competing for podiums and even victories – putting him in direct competition with the most elite in F1.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 3

George Russell Reveals Huge Advantage For Mercedes As Valtteri Bottas Returns

Mercedes driver George Russell has addressed Valtteri Bottas' return to the team after three years with Sauber, believing the F1 veteran’s experience will be invaluable.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 2

Toto Wolff Makes Mercedes' Position Clear On Valtteri Bottas' Nude Calendar

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has opened up on Valtteri Bottas' return to the team for 2025 as a reserve driver. While the Finnish driver is well-known for his career achievements, it's his personality and recent nude charity calendar that are catching people's attention.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

George Russell: Bottas insights into Ferrari engine 'could be key'

George Russell is optimistic that Valtteri Bottas could provide Mercedes with insights from his experience with Ferrari engines. With Bottas returning to the Silver Arrows as their reserve driver, his input will play a pivotal role in their development.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 26

Valtteri Bottas Accused of Betrayal by Billionaire Ex-Backer: ‘He Stopped All Contact!’

Valtteri Bottas has found himself at the center of a controversy as his former financial backer, Finnish billionaire Antti Aarnio-Wihuri, accuses him of betrayal.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 12

Valtteri Bottas Points Out One Key Red Bull Concern Amid Max Verstappen Praise

Mercedes reserve driver and F1 veteran Valtteri Bottas has praised Max Verstappen for his racing prowess, saying that he is currently "in his prime," but points out one major concern that could hold him back from succeeding—the car Red Bull develops for him.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / January 10

Ex-F1 driver muses why Mercedes signed Valtteri Bottas over Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes put faith in Kimi Antonelli to help reach the next level in of performance for the 2025 season. However, the team also opted to sign Valtteri Bottas as a reserve driver should the Italian showcase disappointing performances.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Bottas: IndyCar becomes an option if F1 return is out of reach

Valtteri Bottas will spend the majority of this year working on an F1 comeback for 2026. The Finn believes returning to the grid is possible – but he remains open to racing in categories like IndyCar.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

Valtteri Bottas already in talks with Cadillac F1 ahead of 2026

Valtteri Bottas still believes the door back to F1 is open, optimistic about his options for 2026. The news of Cadillac joining the grid in 2026 gives Bottas another route back to F1 – and there have already been talks.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 26

Valtteri Bottas Reveals Crucial Cadillac Link That Could See Him Return To F1 Grid

Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas has revealed a crucial link that could lead him back onto the Formula 1 grid in 2026 with Cadillac. However, the Finn has a few days left before his contract with Sauber expires, and in 2025, he will be moving to his former team Mercedes.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 26

Valtteri Bottas Calls Mercedes Role 'A Step Back' As He Aims For 2025 Comeback

Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas, who moves to Mercedes as a reserve driver next season, has described the move as "a step back" in his racing career, as he seeks full-time opportunities for 2026 and beyond.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 25

Ex-Mercedes driver makes ‘could go foreover’ remark after BRUTAL snub from 2025 F1 grid

The 2024 F1 season proved to be tough on many drivers. Several lost their places on their respective teams for 2025 and among them, was also the ex-Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 24

Valtteri Bottas Explains How He Replaced Lacklustre Sauber Performance With Off-Track Thrills

Sauber's Valtteri Bottas, who rejoins Mercedes as a reserve driver next year, explained how his off-track excursions have led him to find the thrill of pushing himself to the limit, which his C44 F1 car was unable to provide after a lackluster 2024 season.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 23

Valtteri Bottas Sends Sly Jab To Sauber After F1 Replacement

Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas recently threw a subtle jab at his former team on social media. This followed Sauber's decision not to extend his contract beyond 2024, leaving Bottas to sign with Mercedes for 2025.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / October 18

Valtteri Bottas keeps positive despite risk of being left out in F1

Valtteri Bottas would like to be a part of Audi in the future, however the driver said he may need to impose a "hard deadline" in order to make that happen.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / October 9

Three drivers who could fill the open Sauber seat in 2025

When the 2025 Formula One season rolls around next March, there will be new faces at almost every team on the grid.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

Valtteri Bottas admits contract renewal will be 'complicated'

Valtteri Bottas began the year with optimism about his F1 future. However, the 10-time race winner finds himself in an increasingly difficult position to continue in Formula 1.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 21, 2024

'Engine is out,' Valtteri Bottas bows out of Chinese GP on lap 20 because of an abrupt engine issue

After having a good start to the Chinese GP, Valtteri Bottas had to abruptly end his race on lap 20. During that moment, Bottas reported that the engine was gone, and that was it.