Valtteri Bottas's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Valtteri Bottas.

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

2008: Double Championship Win

In 2008, Valtteri Bottas won both the Formula Renault Eurocup and the Formula Renault Northern European Cup, mirroring Filipe Albuquerque's 2006 achievement.

2008: Formula Renault NEC and Eurocup Wins

In 2008, Valtteri Bottas won his first championship at the Formula Renault NEC. He also won the Formula Renault Eurocup, edging out Daniel Ricciardo.

June 2009: Masters of Formula 3 Win

In June 2009, Valtteri Bottas won the 2009 Masters of Formula 3, also claiming pole position and setting the fastest lap of the race, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2009: Masters of Formula 3 Win

In June 2009, Valtteri Bottas won the Masters of Formula 3, also claiming pole position and setting the fastest lap of the race.

2010: Second Masters of Formula 3 Title

In 2010, Valtteri Bottas became the first driver to win the F3 Masters title for the second time.

2011: GP3 Series Championship

In 2011, Valtteri Bottas contested the GP3 Series, securing the title by winning the penultimate race after a strong performance in the latter half of the season.

2014: First Formula One Podium and Success

In 2014, Valtteri Bottas achieved his first Formula One podium at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing third. This was followed by additional podium finishes at the British and German Grand Prix, establishing himself as a competitive force.

2014: Fourth in the Championship and Maiden Podium

In 2014, Valtteri Bottas finished fourth in the championship, taking his maiden career podium at the Austrian Grand Prix.

2014: Fourth in the World Drivers' Championship

The 2014 season concluded with Valtteri Bottas finishing fourth in the World Drivers' Championship, surpassing notable drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso, and contributing significantly to Williams' third-place finish in the World Constructors' Championship.

2017: Signed for Mercedes

In 2017, Valtteri Bottas signed for Mercedes, replacing Nico Rosberg. He took his maiden pole position in Bahrain and his maiden win in Russia, finishing third in the championship.

2018: Bottas's 2018 Season

In 2018, Bottas started 15th at the Australian Grand Prix after a qualifying crash and gearbox penalty, finishing eighth. He qualified third in Bahrain and China, leading in China before finishing third. A puncture in Azerbaijan led to retirement. He secured second-place finishes in Spain and Canada.

December 2019: Won Rallycircuit Côte d'Azur

In December 2019, Valtteri Bottas won the Rallycircuit Côte d'Azur, which was based in Paul Ricard.

2019: Bottas's Successful 2019 Season

In 2019, Bottas finished second in the World Drivers' Championship, recording four wins, fifteen podiums, five pole positions, and three fastest laps, marking his most successful year at Mercedes.