Valtteri Bottas [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valtteri-bottas/] says the criticism he received for his performances in an underwhelming 2018 campaign has actually been a positive and given him an “extra boost” for this year. The Finn ended last season with four consecutive fifth-placed finishes as he failed to record a single race victory in a disappointing second year with Mercedes. Team-mate Lewis Hamilton [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/] won 11 grand prix’s only his way to clinching his fifth drivers’ championship, finishing 161 points ahead of Bottas in the final standings. Although he endured a significant run of bad luck in the first half of the season, Bottas was adamant he would come back stronger in 2019 with the approach of treating every race as if it was his last in Formula 1. “I am very happy to start a new season, because for me personally 2018 did not go the way I wanted to,” Bottas said in an interview on Mercedes [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes]’ official website. “There was quite a bit of criticism at some stages of 2018, but that’s actually been a positive thing for me because it’s given me an extra boost. Bottas [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/skysports-formula-1-valtteri-bottas-mercedes_4001784.jpg]Valtteri Bottas had better pull up his socks “I’ve taken all the points I can learn from last year to come back stronger. And I also found many positives, which I maybe didn’t see at the end of the year, but now digging deep I can see those. I can build on all of that for 2019 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Formula_One_World_Championship].” Valtteri Bottas is under pressure to perform with his contract up for review at the end of the year and reserve driver Esteban Ocon [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/esteban-ocon/] waiting in the wings for a 2020 seat. While aware of the Frenchman’s plight to return to the grid, Bottas insists he will go “all in” to be in contention from the get-go this season. “I am excited that everyone starts with zero points,” said the three-time grand prix winner. “We are all on the same line and 2019 can bring anything, that’s exciting. It’s going to be a new season ahead and I’m going to put everything I have for this year, all in. “I’m sure it’s going to be interesting. “Everyone is working as hard as ever. With some regulation changes there are always question marks, but I can guarantee everyone has been doing and will be doing everything they can for the new car.” [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/skysports-valtteri-bottas-mercedes-austrian-gp_3997385.jpg]Will we see more of him on the podium or even on the top step? 

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<h2>Mercedes: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
German manufacturing giant, Mercedes-Benz, first got involved in racing back in the 1930s and 1940s. After the Second World War, they returned in 1954, in what is now known as Formula One. However, they pulled out as a manufacturer after 1955, remaining only as a supplier.

The team are commonly referred to as the 'Silver Arrows' due to its distinct and iconic silver livery.

Their exit was a direct response to the 1955 Le Mans Disaster. They would be coaxed back as a constructor, only from 2010 onwards.

The team have announced <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valtteri-bottas/">Valtteri Bottas</a> as their 2021 driver with the other seat yet to be filled, with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a>'s contract being extended as the most probable outcome.
<h2>How much does Mercedes earn from F1?</h2>
Clinching the prized Constructors' Championship entails a lot of prestige, but more importantly, a bigger paycheck. Despite spending an absurd amount of money on car development, it ultimately pays off for Mercedes when they decimate the competition on the track. According to a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2019/11/26/formula-one-team-values-ferrari-mercedes/#261d6d611ddb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report</a>, the Brackley-based outfit earned a handsome $451 million in revenue for the 2019 season.
<h2>How much is the Mercedes F1 team worth?</h2>
Despite being one of the most successful F1 teams in recent history, the Silver Arrows aren't the most valuable F1 team. The German team lose out to Scuderia Ferrari, which needs no introduction. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2019/11/26/formula-one-team-values-ferrari-mercedes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apparently</a>, Mercedes are valued at a whopping $1,015 million or just over a billion dollars.
<h2><strong>What are Mercedes' on-track a</strong><b>chievements?</b></h2>
During their first two years in Formula One, there was no Constructors' Championship. It was only introduced from 1958 onwards. However, they did win four races out of a nine-race 1954 calendar. Those wins came at the French Grand Prix, the German Grand Prix, the Swiss Grand Prix, and the Spanish Grand Prix.

A year later, they would go on to win five out of seven races. These wins came at Argentina, Belgium, Netherlands, Great Britain, and Italy.

After their return in 2010, there were off to a shaky start, having been away for so long. However, since 2013, things have been picking up, and they began to dominate from 2014, which saw the inception of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1.

Mercedes have won every single Drivers' and Constructors' Championship on offer since 2014. The team have won 115 races out of 227 races.

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<h2><strong>Who are Mercedes? sponsors?</strong></h2>
Mercedes F1?s title partner is the Malaysian oil and gas company, Petronas. The German team also has a principal partner in the British chemicals company- INEOS.

Other partners include UBS, Epson, Bose, <a href="http://global.tommy.com/india/en/sitecore/content/websites/archives/india/removed-collections/collections/tommyxgigi/15" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tommy Hilfiger</a>, IWC Schaffhausen, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, The Ritz Carlton, Monster Energy, Pure Storage CrowdStrike, TIBCO, and AMD.
<h2>Who owns the Mercedes F1 team?</h2>
So, who are the entities behind one of the most influential Formula 1 team? Turns out Daimler AG, which is the parent organization of the Mercedes Benz road car brand, is the company behind the German F1 team.

Toto Wolff and British Chemical giant Ineos are equal partners in the team.
<h2>Best Moments of Mercedes F1 team</h2>

<h2><strong>Which charities is Mercedes involved with?</strong></h2>
The team have lent their support to two main charities. In 2015, they chose the Air Ambulance Services and the Muscle Help Foundation.

Following the coronavirus pandemic, the team <a href="https://www.crash.net/f1/news/937793/1/mercedes-f1-drivers-race-suits-be-auctioned-nhs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">auctioned off</a> Valtteri Bottas' and Lewis Hamilton's race suits to raise money for NHS charities.
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<td width="301">1926</td>
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace Mercedes: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates German manufacturing giant, Mercedes-Benz, first got involved in racing back in the 1930s and 1940s. After the Second World War, they returned in 1954, in what is now known as Formula One. However, they pulled out as a manufacturer after 1955, remaining only as a supplier. The team are commonly referred to as the &#8216;Silver Arrows&#8217; due to its distinct and iconic silver livery. Their exit was a direct response to the 1955 Le Mans Disaster. They would be coaxed back as a constructor, only from 2010 onwards. The team have announced Valtteri Bottas as their 2021 driver with the other seat yet to be filled, with Lewis Hamilton&#8216;s contract being extended as the most probable outcome. How much does Mercedes earn from F1? Clinching the prized Constructors&#8217; Championship entails a lot of prestige, but more importantly, a bigger paycheck. Despite spending an absurd amount of money on car development, it ultimately pays off for Mercedes when they decimate the competition on the track. According to a report, the Brackley-based outfit earned a handsome $451 million in revenue for the 2019 season. How much is the Mercedes F1 team worth? Despite being one of the most successful F1 teams in recent history, the Silver Arrows aren&#8217;t the most valuable F1 team. The German team lose out to Scuderia Ferrari, which needs no introduction. Apparently, Mercedes are valued at a whopping $1,015 million or just over a billion dollars. What are Mercedes&#8217; on-track achievements? During their first two years in Formula One, there was no Constructors&#8217; Championship. It was only introduced from 1958 onwards. However, they did win four races out of a nine-race 1954 calendar. Those wins came at the French Grand Prix, the German Grand Prix, the Swiss Grand Prix, and the Spanish Grand Prix. A year later, they would go on to win five out of seven races. These wins came at Argentina, Belgium, Netherlands, Great Britain, and Italy. After their return in 2010, there were off to a shaky start, having been away for so long. However, since 2013, things have been picking up, and they began to dominate from 2014, which saw the inception of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1. Mercedes have won every single Drivers&#8217; and Constructors&#8217; Championship on offer since 2014. The team have won 115 races out of 227 races. Formula One F1 &#8211; Bahrain Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position alongside second placed Mercedes&#8217; Valtteri Bottas Pool via REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Who are Mercedes? sponsors? Mercedes F1?s title partner is the Malaysian oil and gas company, Petronas. The German team also has a principal partner in the British chemicals company- INEOS. Other partners include UBS, Epson, Bose, Tommy Hilfiger, IWC Schaffhausen, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, The Ritz Carlton, Monster Energy, Pure Storage CrowdStrike, TIBCO, and AMD. Who owns the Mercedes F1 team? So, who are the entities behind one of the most influential Formula 1 team? Turns out Daimler AG, which is the parent organization of the Mercedes Benz road car brand, is the company behind the German F1 team. Toto Wolff and British Chemical giant Ineos are equal partners in the team. Best Moments of Mercedes F1 team Which charities is Mercedes involved with? The team have lent their support to two main charities. In 2015, they chose the Air Ambulance Services and the Muscle Help Foundation. Following the coronavirus pandemic, the team auctioned off Valtteri Bottas&#8217; and Lewis Hamilton&#8217;s race suits to raise money for NHS charities.  Founded 1926  Owner Mercedes Benz  Constructors Championships 7  Drivers Champion Juan Manuel Fangio, Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton  Drivers Championships 9  Prize Money Won 177 Million  Base Brackley  Official website https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/  Race drivers Valtteri Bottas, TBA  Test drivers TBA

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The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy's Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo.

The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with 7 under his belt. However, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a> will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher's record at the end of the season.

[caption id="attachment_394613" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-394613 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200929180846/2020-09-27T125344Z_1587606816_UP1EG9R0ZTK0Z_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-RUSSIA-1-1.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Racing In The Russian GP" width="1920" height="1185" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov[/caption]

Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair's dominance unlikely to end anytime soon.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-99263" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/F1-logo-f.png" alt="Formula One" width="2048" height="1536" />

For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He?spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights.

But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo.

Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the 'liberty era' of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021.

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The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a>, Schumacher, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Wins</strong></td>
<td width="246">91</td>
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<td width="246">96</td>
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History The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy&#8217;s Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo. The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is Michael Schumacher with 7 under his belt. However, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher&#8217;s record at the end of the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair&#8217;s dominance unlikely to end anytime soon. For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He?spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo. Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the &#8216;liberty era&#8217; of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021. The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.  Number of Seasons 70  Number of Teams 20  Most Number of Driver&#8217;s titles 7  Most Number of Constructors Titles 16  Most Wins 91  Most Poles 96

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<h3><img class="alignnone wp-image-973341 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-19T162010Z_1565943835_UP1EI3J19DKM8_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BAHRAIN.jpg" alt="Valtteri Bottas talking about what went wrong in the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix for Alfa Romeo" width="1920" height="1319" /></h3>
<h3><strong>Valtteri Bottas 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas made his F1 debut with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/williams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Williams</a> in 2013. He would go on to race for them until the 2016 season. Suddenly, in the wake of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nico-rosberg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nico Rosberg's</a> shock retirement, the Finn found himself drafted to Mercedes forthwith.

Bottas is on course to completing his 5th season for Mercedes in 2021. However, after a rather bitter-sweet campaign with the Brackley outfit, Bottas decided to head back to the mid-field in 2022; The Finn replaced Kimi Raikkonen at Alfa Romeo.

<strong>Read More -?</strong><a title="BREAKING: Valtteri Bottas to Continue With Mercedes F1 in 2021" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-breaking-valtteri-bottas-to-continue-with-mercedes-f1-in-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">BREAKING: Valtteri Bottas to Continue With Mercedes F1 in 2021</a>
<h3><b>Valtteri Bottas: Stats &amp; On-Track Achievements</b></h3>
He scored his first set of points at the 2013 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Grand_Prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">United States Grand Prix</a> with an 8th place finish. He then followed it up with his maiden podium in Austria 2014 coupled with two back-to-back podiums in Silverstone and Hockenheim.

The top step of the podium beckoned in 2017 at the Russian Grand Prix, his first of 10 wins in his entire F1 career so far. However, he underwent a dry spell in 2018 without reaching the top step at all. He came close in Azerbaijan, but a heartbreaking puncture rained all over his parade.

In 2019, he was able to match Lewis Hamilton in the early part of the season. While his win counter dried up a little over the remainder of the season, he was still quick enough to keep pace. Despite not clinching the World Championship, Bottas had his best year in F1 in 2019, winning 4 Grand Prix. However, he was back to playing the supporting role to Hamilton in 2020 and 2021 amidst rival threats from Max Verstappen.

Now, after years of playing the role of a wingman, Bottas is finally starting to show glimpses of his true pace at Alfa Romeo.

Bottas' helmet is pretty synonymous with most F1 fans these days. The Finn's lid features a dark background with splashes of white and blue to accentuate his Finnish background. Interestingly, Valtteri's helmet is non-symmetrical, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPgfq4xReN4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">which is the style he prefers</a>.

Bottas is <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/4009772/valtteri-bottas-girlfriend-tiffany-cromwell-f1-wife-emilia-mercedes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">currently dating Australian road cyclist Tiffany Cromwell</a>. The Finn was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilia_Pikkarainen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">previously married</a> to Finnish professional swimmer Emilia Pikkarainen for 3 years before calling it quits in late 2019.

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<h3>Valtteri Bottas: 2022 Net Worth</h3>
The 30-year-old Finn is <a href="https://www.sportscasting.com/valtteri-bottas-net-worth-will-get-a-boost-but-cost-him-a-formula-1-sweet-ride/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reportedly</a> worth $30 million, and his salary for the 2018 season was around $12 million. According to several reports, his salary for the 2020 season was <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/30/how-much-are-f1-drivers-earning-in-2020-and-should-their-fees-be-capped/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated to be around $8 million</a>. In 2021, Bottas turned out to be the 7th highest-paid driver on the grid, slotting himself between Charles Leclerc and Daniel Ricciardo. As of 2022, the Finn's on-track salary is reportedly around $11 million at Alfa Romeo.
<h3><b>Valtteri Bottas: Endorsements</b></h3>
Bottas was previously sponsored by two well known Finnish organizations, Wihuri and Kemppi. Kemppi is a welding company while Wihuri is a conglomerate.

Before the start of the 2019 season, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/bottas-suffers-massive-blow-as-sponsor-leaves-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wihuri parted ways</a> with Bottas following a poor campaign in the preceding season.

Bottas <a href="https://www.polar.com/blog/racing-driver-valtteri-bottas-and-polar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recently announced</a> his association with Finnish sporting company, Polar.

Valtteri is <a href="https://valtteribottas.com/partners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">currently sponsored by</a> Finnish locking solutions company Abloy and luxury private jet company, Insijets.

[caption id="attachment_429809" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-429809" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-10-31T143933Z_1914253607_UP1EGAV14PX60_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-EMILIAROMAGNA.jpg" alt="Valtteri Bottas" width="1920" height="1234" /> Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - October 31, 2020 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas after qualifying in pole position Pool via REUTERS/Luca Bruno[/caption]
<h3><strong>Valtteri Bottas: Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h3>
As a keen runner, Bottas uses the <a href="https://www.valtteribottasduathlon.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Valtteri Bottas Duathlon</a> to run for children's development. He also runs for the<a href="https://www.valtteribottasduathlon.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2017/02/Valtteri-Bottas-Duathlon-in-aid-of-Starlight.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Starlight Children's Foundation</a>.
<h3>How to contact Valtteri Bottas</h3>
Interested parties can reach out to Bottas through his official website at?<a href="https://valtteribottas.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://valtteribottas.com</a>

Alternatively, fans can reach out to the Finn via his various social media handles, such as - <a href="https://twitter.com/valtteribottas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/valtteribottas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ValtteriBottas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">31</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Divorced</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Emilia Bottas (Divorced in 2019)</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Monaco</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Finnish</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Abloy, Insijets, Polar</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">1.73m</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Ethnicity</strong></td>
<td width="319">White</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Girlfriend</strong></td>
<td width="319">Tiffany Cromwell</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Championships</strong></td>
<td width="319">0</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Career Points</strong></td>
<td width="319">1762</td>
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Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas made his F1 debut with Williams in 2013. He would go on to race for them until the 2016 season. Suddenly, in the wake of Nico Rosberg&#8217;s shock retirement, the Finn found himself drafted to Mercedes forthwith. Bottas is on course to completing his 5th season for Mercedes in 2021. However, after a rather bitter-sweet campaign with the Brackley outfit, Bottas decided to head back to the mid-field in 2022; The Finn replaced Kimi Raikkonen at Alfa Romeo. Read More -?BREAKING: Valtteri Bottas to Continue With Mercedes F1 in 2021 Valtteri Bottas: Stats &amp; On-Track Achievements He scored his first set of points at the 2013 United States Grand Prix with an 8th place finish. He then followed it up with his maiden podium in Austria 2014 coupled with two back-to-back podiums in Silverstone and Hockenheim. The top step of the podium beckoned in 2017 at the Russian Grand Prix, his first of 10 wins in his entire F1 career so far. However, he underwent a dry spell in 2018 without reaching the top step at all. He came close in Azerbaijan, but a heartbreaking puncture rained all over his parade. In 2019, he was able to match Lewis Hamilton in the early part of the season. While his win counter dried up a little over the remainder of the season, he was still quick enough to keep pace. Despite not clinching the World Championship, Bottas had his best year in F1 in 2019, winning 4 Grand Prix. However, he was back to playing the supporting role to Hamilton in 2020 and 2021 amidst rival threats from Max Verstappen. Now, after years of playing the role of a wingman, Bottas is finally starting to show glimpses of his true pace at Alfa Romeo. Bottas&#8217; helmet is pretty synonymous with most F1 fans these days. The Finn&#8217;s lid features a dark background with splashes of white and blue to accentuate his Finnish background. Interestingly, Valtteri&#8217;s helmet is non-symmetrical, which is the style he prefers. Bottas is currently dating Australian road cyclist Tiffany Cromwell. The Finn was previously married to Finnish professional swimmer Emilia Pikkarainen for 3 years before calling it quits in late 2019. F1- Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell at the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, SilverstoneCOURTESY: GETTY READ MORE- Who is Valtteri Bottas&#8217; ex-wife, Emilia Pikkarainen? Valtteri Bottas: 2022 Net Worth The 30-year-old Finn is reportedly worth $30 million, and his salary for the 2018 season was around $12 million. According to several reports, his salary for the 2020 season was estimated to be around $8 million. In 2021, Bottas turned out to be the 7th highest-paid driver on the grid, slotting himself between Charles Leclerc and Daniel Ricciardo. As of 2022, the Finn&#8217;s on-track salary is reportedly around $11 million at Alfa Romeo. Valtteri Bottas: Endorsements Bottas was previously sponsored by two well known Finnish organizations, Wihuri and Kemppi. Kemppi is a welding company while Wihuri is a conglomerate. Before the start of the 2019 season, Wihuri parted ways with Bottas following a poor campaign in the preceding season. Bottas recently announced his association with Finnish sporting company, Polar. Valtteri is currently sponsored by Finnish locking solutions company Abloy and luxury private jet company, Insijets. Formula One F1 &#8211; Emilia Romagna Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy &#8211; October 31, 2020 Mercedes&#8217; Valtteri Bottas after qualifying in pole position Pool via REUTERS/Luca Bruno Valtteri Bottas: Foundations and Charity Work As a keen runner, Bottas uses the Valtteri Bottas Duathlon to run for children&#8217;s development. He also runs for the Starlight Children&#8217;s Foundation. How to contact Valtteri Bottas Interested parties can reach out to Bottas through his official website at?https://valtteribottas.com Alternatively, fans can reach out to the Finn via his various social media handles, such as &#8211; Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook  Age 31  Marital Status Divorced  Spouse Emilia Bottas (Divorced in 2019)  Residence Monaco  Nationality Finnish  Endorsements Abloy, Insijets, Polar  Height 1.73m  Ethnicity White  Girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell  Championships 0  Career Points 1762