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Revealed: Valtteri Bottas’ surprising salary and net worth

With an impressive track record, Valtteri Bottas has secured a remarkable net worth, reflecting his journey from a promising talent to a key player in championship battles. Bottas’s achievements have not gone unnoticed, with wins that place him in the upper echelons of Formula 1, alongside Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Fernando Alonso.  His success

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Alfa Romeo slapped with reprimand after Valtteri Bottas incident

Alfa Romeo have been slapped with a reprimand ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, after they didn’t tell Valtteri Bottas about his media commitments soon enough. Bottas was summoned to the stewards after being late to his media duties on Thursday, something which typically results in a reprimand and occasionally a fine. It was

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Alfa Romeo admit failure

Alfa Romeo’s pursuit of a seventh-place position in the constructors’ championship before the summer hiatus fell shy of its mark, Xevi Pujolar, the head of trackside engineering for the team, confessed.  Amidst the competitive midfield fray, Pujolar emphasised the necessity of persistent effort and innovation, noting the closeness of the contest.  Speaking to the media,

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Valtteri Bottas strips naked

Valtteri Bottas has, once again, embraced a playful and carefree persona on social media by sharing a nude photo on Instagram.  This isn’t the first time the Finnish driver has bared it all, as he previously posted similar pictures, including one to celebrate mid-summer in Finland.  Bottas’ unreserved social media presence has garnered attention, and

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Alfa Romeo to remain in F1 after switching teams

Despite their partnership with Sauber coming to an end at the conclusion of this season, Alfa Romeo are set to remain in Formula 1 next season. Alfa Romeo are set to partner Haas from 2024, something which will see the American team’s Ferrari engines rebranded with the Alfa Romeo name, as reported by Motorsport.it. Alfa

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Lance Stroll surprisingly avoids penalty despite Valtteri Bottas protest

Alfa Romeo were left frustrated last weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as the team failed to capitalise on Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu both progressing to Q3. The Hinwil-based side boasted brilliant pace at the Hungaroring, to the extent where Zhou claimed a career-best fifth on the grid to be the highest starting Ferrari-powered

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Alfa Romeo driver set to secure F1 future

Alfa Romeo faces a critical decision as Zhou Guanyu’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2023 F1 season.  The Chinese driver, F1’s first-ever fully fledged talent from China, has shown significant progress in his second year, earning praise and support for a contract renewal for the 2024 season. During his

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Valtteri Bottas comments on Audi takeover being halted by Alfa Romeo slump

As Alfa Romeo prepares for its takeover by Audi in 2026, the Swiss team has entered a noticeable slump, reflecting a challenging period.  The situation at Volkswagen-owned Audi is also uncertain, with CEO Markus Duesmann, who spearheaded the decision to enter Formula 1, having been ousted.  However, Valtteri Bottas, currently driving for the team operating

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Valtteri Bottas defends Max Verstappen from Lewis Hamilton

Valtteri Bottas has disagreed with former Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who called for the FIA to introduce a date when teams can start working on their cars for 2024. With Red Bull being so far ahead, the Austrians will be able to start working on their 2024 challenger before several other teams, something Hamilton views

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Alfa Romeo clash with Sky F1 pundit

Alfa Romeo has hit back at Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle, stating that “respect goes both ways” after his tense spat with Hollywood actress Cara Delevingne on the British Grand Prix grid walk.  Brundle shared an awkward exchange with the model on Sunday, prompting a social media response from the team. Delevingne appears to have

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