Finnish- Championship
- 22nd340 pts to the leader
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- 0pts17 rounds started
Valtteri Bottas is a Finnish Formula 1 driver racing for Cadillac F1 Team in 2026 with car number 77. Born on 28 August 1989, Bottas is 37 years old. After round 17 (Singapore Grand Prix), Bottas is 22nd in the 2026 drivers' championship with no points yet – 340 points behind leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Bottas's best result so far is 13th at the Chinese Grand Prix. Last time out, at the Singapore Grand Prix, Bottas finished 19th. Bottas's teammate is Sergio Pérez; Bottas trails their qualifying head-to-head 8–9 and trails the race head-to-head 4–13.
Bottas's average qualifying position is 20.1. From grid to flag, Bottas has gained a net 14 places across 10 classified finishes.
Updated after round 17 of 23, the Singapore Grand Prix (11 October 2026). Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Valtteri Bottas: quick facts
Short answers about Bottas's 2026 season.
What team does Valtteri Bottas drive for?
Valtteri Bottas drives for Cadillac F1 Team in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
What is Valtteri Bottas's car number?
Valtteri Bottas races with car number 77.
How many points does Valtteri Bottas have in 2026?
Valtteri Bottas has yet to score a point in the 2026 season after round 17 (Singapore Grand Prix) and is 22nd in the drivers' championship, 340 points behind leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
How many races has Valtteri Bottas won in 2026?
Valtteri Bottas has not won a Grand Prix in 2026 so far. Bottas's best result is 13th at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Who is Valtteri Bottas's teammate?
Sergio Pérez is Valtteri Bottas's teammate at Cadillac F1 Team in 2026. Bottas trails the qualifying head-to-head 8–9 and trails the race head-to-head 4–13.
How old is Valtteri Bottas?
Valtteri Bottas was born on 28 August 1989 and is 37 years old.
Valtteri Bottas biography
Valtteri Bottas was born in Nastola, Finland, in 1989. He won the Formula Renault Eurocup in 2008, two Masters of F3 races and the 2011 GP3 title before making his F1 debut with Williams in 2013, where he scored a string of podiums.
He joined Mercedes in 2017 as Nico Rosberg’s replacement, won 10 Grands Prix, finished runner-up in 2019 and 2020 and helped the team to five constructors’ titles. He then spent three seasons with Alfa Romeo and Sauber and returned to Mercedes as reserve driver in 2025. In 2026 he is back on the grid with newcomers Cadillac.
