Valtteri "Vale" Bottas

Nationality Finnish
Resident Nastola, Finland
Date of Birth 28.8.1989
Education Comprehensive school, Vocational Qualification in Vehicle Technology/Vehicle Mechanic
Hobbies Roller skating, gym, running

vbottas.fanclub@gmail.com

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, 3rd place, 1 pole position, 8 podiums, 74 points
• 2010 Formula 3 Masters, winner
• 2010 Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix with Prema Powerteam 3rd
• 2010 AT&T Williams official test driver