Valtteri Bottas: podcast appearances and interviews

Valtteri Viktor Bottas is a Finnish racing driver who competes in Formula One for Sauber. Born on 28 August 1989 in Nastola, Finland, he began kart racing at the age of six and later studied automotive engineering. After completing mandatory military service, Bottas moved into junior formulae, winning his first championship at the Formula Renault NEC in 2008 and securing the Formula Renault Eurocup title the same year. He then claimed back-to-back victories in the Masters of Formula 3 and won the GP3 Series in 2011. Following two years as a test driver, Bottas debuted in Formula One with Williams in 2013, finishing fourth in the championship in 2014 and achieving nine podium finishes during his tenure. In 2017, he joined Mercedes, replacing Nico Rosberg, and partnered with Lewis Hamilton. During his time with Mercedes, Bottas secured ten race wins, 20 pole positions, and 67 podiums, contributing to five consecutive Constructors' Championships. He finished as runner-up in the World Drivers' Championship in 2019 and 2020. After valuable contributions to Mercedes, he moved to Alfa Romeo in 2022 and retained his seat into the 2023 season. Following a non-scoring season in 2024 at Sauber, the rebranded team, Bottas returned to Mercedes as a reserve driver. Throughout his career, he has set records including the most career points in Formula One without winning a World Drivers' Championship, totaling 1,797 points.