Valtteri "Vale" Bottas
| Nationality | Finnish | |
| Resident | Villähde, Finland | |
| Date of Birth | 28.8.1989 | |
| Education | Comprehensive school, Vocational Qualification in Vehicle Technology/Vehicle Mechanic | |
| Hobbies | Roller skating, gym, running |
Racing Career Summary
Started karting at the age of 6
11 years of karting experience
Member of Finnish national team since 2002
Major Accomplishments
- Finnish Champion in ICAJ, ICA and Formula-A class
- 2004 ICAJ European Champion Qualification winner in Belgium Spa
- 2005 ICA Viking Trophy winner in Hanstholm Denmark
- 2006 FA Winning Series Karting winner
- 2006 FA World Champion 8th
- 2007 Formula Renault 2.0 NEC 3rd
- 2007 Formula Renault 2.0 Winter Serie UK
(4 finals; three times 1st and once 2nd) - 2007 Formula Renault 3.5 World Series test in Paul Ricard
- 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup 1st
14 races, 5 wins, 7 pole positions, 10 podiums, 4 fastest laps - 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 NEC 1st
14 races, 12 wins, 13 pole positions, 12 podiums, 12 fastest laps - 2009 Formula 3 Euroseries with ART, 3rd place, 2 pole positions, 6 second places, 62 points
- 2009 Formula 3 Masters, Zandvoort, polesitter and winner
- 2010 Formula 3 Euroseries with ART
- 2010 AT&T Williams official test driver