Early Life and Education of Valtteri Bottas: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Valtteri Bottas, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Valtteri Bottas is a Finnish racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2013 to 2024. He achieved significant success with Mercedes, finishing as the World Drivers' Championship runner-up in both 2019 and 2020. Over his 12 seasons in Formula 1, Bottas secured 10 Grand Prix victories. He currently serves as a reserve driver for Mercedes.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

August 1989: Valtteri Bottas' Birth

On August 1989, Valtteri Viktor Bottas was born. He is a Finnish racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2013 to 2024.

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2003: Williams best result since

In 2003, Valtteri Bottas secured Williams third place in the World Constructors' Championship.

2003: Williams's first front-row lockout since German Grand Prix

In 2003, Williams had their first front-row lockout at the German Grand Prix.

2005: Williams's double-podium since Monaco Grand Prix

In 2005, There was a double-podium for Williams at the Monaco Grand Prix.

2006: Filipe Albuquerque's Double Win

In 2006, Filipe Albuquerque won both the NEC and Eurocup in the same season, a feat that Valtteri Bottas would repeat in 2008.

September 2016: Marriage to Emilia Pikkarainen

On 11 September 2016, Valtteri Bottas married his long-time girlfriend, Emilia Pikkarainen, an Olympic swimmer, at St. John's Church in Helsinki.

2017: Launched Valtteri Bottas Duathlon

In 2017, Valtteri Bottas launched the Valtteri Bottas Duathlon, an annual sporting event held in Finland, which raises money for charity.

2018: Bottas' Disappointing 2018 Season and Near Retirement

In 2018, Valtteri Bottas finished the season without a win, the first Mercedes driver to do so since Michael Schumacher in 2012, despite seven second-place finishes. He finished fifth in the World Drivers' Championship. He considered retirement due to losing the joy of F1.

November 2019: Separation and Divorce Announced

On 28 November 2019, Valtteri Bottas announced his separation and divorce from Emilia Pikkarainen, citing challenges related to his career and life situation.

February 2020: Relationship with Tiffany Cromwell

Since February 2020, Valtteri Bottas has been in a relationship with Australian cyclist Tiffany Cromwell.

March 2021: Co-ownership of Lahti Pelicans

In March 2021, Valtteri Bottas became a co-owner of the Lahti Pelicans ice hockey team of Finland's Liiga by purchasing a 10 percent stake in the team.

April 2022: Launch of Oath Gin

In April 2022, Valtteri Bottas, in partnership with his girlfriend Cromwell, launched Oath, a premium gin.

May 2022: Photo Sold for Charity

In May 2022, more than 5,000 print copies were sold of a photo taken by Cromwell of Valtteri Bottas naked in an Aspen, Colorado stream, raising more than €50,000 for charity, in collaboration with German photographer Paul Ripke.

2023: BOTTASS 2024 Nude Calendar for Charity

In 2023, Valtteri Bottas again worked with Paul Ripke to create a nude calendar, titled BOTTASS 2024, which raised $150,000 for men's health organization Movember.