Valtteri Viktor Bottas was born on August 28, 1989, in Nastola, Finland. He is a Finnish racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2013 to 2024. He started karting at six and went through various racing categories, including Formula Renault and GP3, where he won the championship in 2011. Bottas raced for Williams in Formula One from 2013 with great success, earning nine podiums. He became a part of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team in 2017, collecting 10 Grand Prix victories and supporting multiple Constructors' Championships.
In 2022, Bottas drove for Alfa Romeo Racing (Kick Sauber) with partner Zhou Guanyu, but things did not work as well for the team for the 2024 season, as they failed to score points. After the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December 2024, Bottas left Sauber. Besides this, Bottas is also engaged with Australian professional cyclist, Tiffany Cromwell. As of December 2024, Bottas joined Merecedes Formula 1 Team as a reserve driver for the 2025 season.
Valtteri Bottas' net worth
As of December 2024, Valtteri Bottas's net worth is estimated at approximately $20 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. This wealth largely stems from his prosperous career in Formula One, during which he has amassed considerable salaries and bonuses over the years. A decade earlier, his net worth was markedly lower, estimated at around $10 million, which illustrates his ascent through the ranks of F1 and the growing financial rewards from contracts and endorsements.
Valtteri Bottas' salary
As of December 2024, Valtteri Bottas earned approximately $10 million per year with Sauber Racing, as per Spotrac. He signed this contract when he joined the team in 2022. Throughout his career, Bottas's salary has been fluctuating. When he first began with Williams in 2013, his salary was approximately $1 million. However, when he was at Mercedes from 2017 to 2021, it was approximately $10 million.
Valterri Bottas' sponsors
Bottas has secured various high-profile endorsements throughout his career, as per his official website. The major sponsors of Bottas have included Mercedes-Benz, Pirelli, and Alfa Romeo, among others are:
- Polar is a Finnish company specializing in sports training computers and heart rate monitors.
- Abloy is a Finnish manufacturer of locks and security systems.
- Insights is a luxury private jet company offering bespoke aviation services.
Valterri Bottas' investments
Bottas has made several investments, primarily centered around real estate. He possesses properties in both Finland and Switzerland. Apart from racing, Bottas has been keen on diversifying his portfolio through investment. As per his Instagram post, Bottas is the co-owner of Kahiwa Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee roastery in Lahti, Finland. In Lahti Pelicans, he acquired a 10 percent stake in the Finnish Liiga ice hockey team in March of 2021 and launched a premium gin brand called Oath Gin with Finnish and Australian influences, developed jointly with Tiffany Cromwell.
Valtteri Bottas' home
Valtteri Bottas's hometown is Switzerland. Bottas has a luxurious house in Finland, whose scenic view features a frosty lake and a huge courtyard. The interior is serene and reflects Scandinavian designs in perfect harmony with the quiet surroundings. Besides, he stays in Monaco where apart from him many Formula 1 racers reside, as it offers an ideal tax environment as well as proximity to circuits within Europe.
Valtteri Bottas' car collection
Bottas is an enthusiast of high-performance cars. His main car is the Mercedes-AMG GT, which he has possessed throughout much of his career. He also owns a few other luxury cars such as the Ferrari F40, McLaren 675LT, and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.
Valtteri Bottas' charity work
Bottas engages in a wide range of philanthropic activities, focusing on youth sports programs and promoting motorsport education. Valtteri Bottas Duathlon is an annual fundraising for the development of children and Starlight Children's Foundation. He also did Charity Calendar 2023 Naked calendar for charity and raised $150,000 for men's health projects and research, particularly for prostate cancer, as per Motorsports.
FAQs on Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas is in a relationship with Australian professional cyclist Tiffany Cromwell.
Valtteri Bottas resides in Monaco and owns a property in Finland.
Valtteri Bottas has secured 10 Formula 1 Grand Prix victories during his career, primarily with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
Valtteri Bottas is a cyclist, participating in gravel racing events, and also in endurance sports such as duathlons.
