Get up to speed with everything related to the Formula 1 drivers as Valtteri Bottas makes the switch to Alfa Romeo from Mercedes, know his net worth, salary and contract
Finnish racing driver Valtteri Bottas will part ways with Mercedes at the end of the 2021 Formula 1 season. Meanwhile, George Russell will take his vacant seat to partner Lewis Hamilton from the next season.
Five years. Nine wins. 17 poles. 54 podiums. And four Constructors’ titles.
Thank you @ValtteriBottas. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZxcTg2U8a5
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) September 6, 2021
This change in the driver’s lineup will disrupt the ongoing negotiations between teams and drivers for the next season. Subsequently, Williams will look for a new driver after Russell leaves and reports suggest that Latifi is also on move.
It will be difficult for Williams to cope with the pressure of Formula 1 after the departure of Russell who is desperate to get behind the wheels of Mercedes. Williams is currently working on the arrival of 2 new drivers for the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1 2022: Valterri Bottas signs a multi-year conctract with Alfa Romeo for the new season
32-years-old Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will continue his F1 career with Alfa Romeo in 2022. He is leaving the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team after 5 years. As a result, George Russell will step in the vacant seat at Mercedes.
Bottas joined Mercedes in 2017 replacing the 2016 Formula 1 Champion Nico Roseberg who retired at the end of the season. Meanwhile, at Mercedes, he formed a wonderful partnership with 7-time F 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton.
Valterri Bottas F1 Career, Net Worth And Salary
Valtteri Bottas began his motorsports career from a very tender age of 8 and progressed through different levels of Karting. In 2013, Williams signed Bottas to partner with Pastor Maldonado for the next two seasons.
Bottas was dominant in the Williams seat and out-qualified Felipe Massa who replaced Pastor Maldonado at Williams in 2014. His aggressive driving style and strong determination earned him a seat next to Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes.
Since joining Mercedes in 2017, Bottas has secured 9 Grand Prix wins, 17 pole positions, and 63 podium finishes. He has also contributed to the 4 Constructor’s Championship for the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team.
Valtteri will always be remembered for his 2-time driver’s Championship challenge against his teammate Lewis Hamilton. The net worth of Valtteri Bottas is €20 million and his salary at Mercedes is $12 million per year.