Valtteri Bottas

Vasseur eyes 'solution' to Pourchaire dilemma
Alfa Romeo is still looking for an opportunity to give highly-rated development driver Theo Pourchaire a run in the 2022 car.
Jul 22, 08:41

Alfa Romeo CEO has 'no idea' about Audi F1 takeover
Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imperato has refused to deny that Audi could be poised to take over the Swiss based Formula 1 team Sauber.
Jul 13, 08:49

Bottas admits 'I couldn't beat Hamilton'
Valtteri Bottas says he is enjoying his "completely different role" at Alfa Romeo in 2022.
Jul 9, 09:24

Preview: Austrian Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Jul 8, 15:08

Zhou not worried about 2023 contract
After a solid but quiet start to his career, China's first Formula 1 driver looks set to keep his seat at Alfa Romeo for 2023.
Jul 4, 07:38

Preview: British Grand Prix - race preview, prediction, driver standings
Sports Mole previews Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, including predictions, driver standings and constructor standings.
Jul 1, 15:40

Alfa Romeo set to keep Zhou in 2023
Alfa Romeo looks set to keep Formula 1's first Chinese driver on board for another season.
Jul 1, 07:40

Zhou 'not worried' about 2023 rumours
Chinese rookie Guanyu Zhou says he isn't sure if he will keep his Alfa Romeo seat for 2022.
Jun 7, 08:22

Wolff denies Hamilton now number 2 driver
Toto Wolff denies that George Russell has already taken over as Mercedes' number 1 driver.
May 19, 08:00

'Tired' Raikkonen's exit gave Alfa Romeo boost
Kimi Raikkonen's retirement only partly explains the big step forward made by Alfa Romeo in 2022.
May 18, 07:32

Charles Leclerc heads Ferrari one-two in Miami Grand Prix qualifying
Championship leader Charles Leclerc takes pole at the Miami Grand Prix, starting ahead of his Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz Jnr.
May 7, 23:07

Hamilton's F1 career 'could be over' - Berger
Lewis Hamilton's racing career could be speeding towards the finish line, according to Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger.
Apr 29, 07:16

F1 broadcaster calls Lance Stroll 'quite arrogant'
Lance Stroll is not enjoying a sunny start to his 2022 campaign in Formula 1.
Apr 4, 09:03

F1 'will stay' in Saudi Arabia - Domenicali
Formula 1 will be returning to Saudi Arabia, the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali insists.
Apr 1, 07:22

F1 to confirm Saudi Arabia GP contract safe
Formula 1 intends to keep racing in Saudi Arabia.
Mar 30, 08:39

F1 must discuss Saudi GP future - Verstappen
World champion Max Verstappen says Sunday's chequered flag will not end the conversation about Saudi Arabia and its place on the Formula 1 calendar.
Mar 27, 07:20

Five drivers pushed for Saudi boycott - report
Qualifying day may have been explosion-free, but it is clear that the discussions about whether Saudi Arabia should even be on the F1 calendar will run and run.
Mar 27, 07:19

F1 credibility 'evaporated like black smoke'
The smell of oil dollars was mixed with Formula 1 exhaust fumes on Friday after a missile and drone attack on a nearby oil facility operated by race title sponsor Aramco.
Mar 26, 05:45

Albon not surprised about Ferrari's early pole
Alex Albon is not surprised that Formula 1's new era kicked off in Bahrain with pole position for Ferrari.
Mar 20, 05:10

Bottas gives thumbs-up to F1 rule reforms
Valtteri Bottas has given the thumbs-up to Formula 1's reform process after the highly controversial 2021 season finale.
Mar 18, 07:24

Bottas admits Hamilton 'better than me'
After five years alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas has a frank admission.
Mar 17, 06:30

Bottas admits struggling with 'dominant' Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas admits he struggled to compete with the "dominant" character of seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
Mar 16, 07:19

Four F1 drivers slam official Netflix series
Four more drivers are speaking out about the latest edition of the official Netflix series about Formula 1.
Mar 16, 07:14

Boss admits lightweight 2022 Alfa 'extreme'
Aspects of Alfa Romeo's car design for 2022 are "extreme", technical boss Jan Monchaux has admitted.
Mar 10, 07:13

New rules hurting 'slipstream' effect - drivers
The all-new regulations for 2022 may actually have made overtaking more difficult, according to three prominent Formula 1 drivers.
Feb 28, 07:41

Mercedes must 'calibrate' new driver pairing
The jury is out as to how hard team newcomer George Russell will be able to push Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this year.
Feb 23, 07:51

Alfa Romeo more independent under 2022 rules
Alfa Romeo is taking a "step by step" approach to take more control of its own destiny in Formula 1.
Feb 23, 07:45

Hamilton has not quit Formula 1
It's now official - Lewis Hamilton has not quit Formula 1.
Feb 14, 07:35

Zhou not bothered by 'pay driver' jibe
Guanyu Zhou is confident he belongs in Formula 1.
Feb 10, 06:36

Alfa Romeo denies 2022 car running late
Alfa Romeo has played down fears its 2022 car is running late.
Feb 8, 07:27

No 'truth' to Hamilton quit threats - Marko
Lewis Hamilton's post-defeat "silence" was all "part of the drama" of the incredible and intense 2021 world championship climax, finale and aftermath.
Jan 31, 08:32

Hamilton title loss also cost Bottas money
Valtteri Bottas admits Lewis Hamilton's world championship defeat last year also cost him a lot of money.
Jan 27, 07:13

Bottas 'knew' 2022 Mercedes deal was unlikely
Valtteri Bottas says he headed into the 2021 season a year ago knowing that his chance of staying at Mercedes beyond one more single-season contract was unlikely.
Jan 25, 08:05

Ferrari driver partnership still alive - Vasseur
Alfa Romeo's cooperation with Ferrari remains alive and well.
Jan 24, 08:38

Russell could make winning 2022 title easier - Marko
Mercedes' driver lineup change for 2022 may actually make it easier for Max Verstappen to win back-to-back titles.
Dec 22, 06:22

China's Zhou tunes out to F1 'haters'
2022 rookie Guanyu Zhou has fended off criticism of his impending Formula 1 debut.
Dec 15, 06:30

'Normal' for Mercedes to fight title outcome - Danner
The Formula 1 paddock is split down the middle as the sport collectively digests the incredible last-lap climax to the 2021 world championship.
Dec 13, 06:38

Bottas to test Alfa Romeo on Tuesday
Valtteri Bottas has confirmed rumours that he will get his first taste of life in an Alfa Romeo cockpit within days.
Dec 12, 07:19

Max Verstappen on pole for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton second
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secures pole position for Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, comfortably edging out title rival Lewis Hamilton into second spot.
Dec 11, 14:04

Bottas received second offer for 2022 F1 seat
Valtteri Bottas has admitted he received a second solid offer to keep racing in Formula 1 next year.
Dec 9, 06:40
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