Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas, born on August 28, 1989, in Nastola, Finland, is a distinguished Formula One driver currently competing for Cadillac. With a remarkable career spanning thirteen seasons, Bottas has secured ten Grand Prix victories and has twice been the runner-up in the World Drivers' Championship in 2019 and 2020 while racing for Mercedes.

His journey in motorsport began at the tender age of six when he started kart racing. After completing his studies in automotive engineering and fulfilling his mandatory military service, Bottas made his way through the ranks of junior formulae, clinching his first championship in the Formula Renault NEC in 2008. He also triumphed in the Formula Renault Eurocup, edging out Daniel Ricciardo by a mere three points, and showcased his talent by winning the Masters of Formula 3 consecutively in 2009 and 2010.

In 2013, Bottas made his Formula One debut with Williams, partnering with Pastor Maldonado. His performance quickly escalated, culminating in a fourth-place finish in the championship in 2014 and nine podium finishes over four seasons. Bottas then joined Mercedes in 2017, stepping in for the retiring Nico Rosberg. His tenure with Mercedes was marked by significant achievements, including his first pole position in Bahrain and his maiden victory in Russia, alongside multiple wins in Austria and Abu Dhabi.

After a challenging 2018 season, Bottas rebounded to finish as runner-up to teammate Lewis Hamilton in both 2019 and 2020. He celebrated his final win with Mercedes at the Turkish Grand Prix in 2021 before transitioning to Alfa Romeo in 2022. As of 2023, he continues to compete, having retained his seat for the season. Bottas holds the record for the most career points in Formula One without winning a World Drivers' Championship, amassing one thousand seven hundred ninety-seven points, alongside twenty pole positions, nineteen fastest laps, and sixty-seven podiums.