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Alfa Romeo Racing had a great qualifying session to start the 2022 season. While Valtteri Bottas finished P6, the debutant Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou finished P15 in his first-ever F1 qualifying. The Chinese driver, who was thrilled to get through to Q2 on his first attempt in the car, took to social media to express his joy. He even got praise from his teammate Bottas for his performance in the qualifying session. “WHATTTT!?!? Q2!? YESSS!” said Zhou. Valtteri [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valtteri-bottas/] replied, “Well done, mate! First one done.” The Chinese driver, who was over the moon with the praise from his teammate, replied, “Thanks Valterri! What a lap by you!” WATCH STORY: Love Is in the Paddock: F1 Fraternity Rings in Valentine’s Day [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-news-love-is-in-the-paddock-f1-fraternity-rings-in-valentines-day-feat-max-verstappen/] CAN ALFA ROMEO AND VALTTERI BOTTAS CHALLENGE IN THE RACE? With the Finnish driver starting the race in the top 6, the team would hope to secure as many points as it can on Sunday. If everything falls into place, then there is a possibility of a podium for Alfa Romeo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/alfa-romeo/]. Bottas is confident that there is enough free space in the car to challenge on Sunday, but he also pointed out some weaknesses as well. Alfa Romeo F1 [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-12T135727Z_1244873445_UP1EI3C12RQ8J_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-TESTING.jpg]Formula One F1 – Pre-Season Testing – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 12, 2022, Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas during testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed “Our weakness is in the fast corners, like Turn 6 and Turn 7 and we also seem to be sliding a bit more in Turn 12, so we’re struggling with the rear grip on the higher speed corners. So, our strength is in low speed and the area where we have more work to do is in high speed,” said [https://the-race.com/formula-1/outqualifying-russell-is-just-the-start-of-bottass-new-tale/] Valtteri. READ MORE: Which Teams Use Ferrari Engines in F1? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-which-teams-use-ferrari-engines-in-f1/] If Zhou can somehow get himself in the race and in the top 10, then it would be the perfect scenario for the team. The Chinese driver would hope that he gets a decent start and avoids trouble on the first corner. It is equally important for the team that Bottas makes an excellent start and gets a jump on the drivers ahead. Despite their impressive showing in qualifying, the team might be behind big hitters like Red Bull [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/red-bull/] and Ferrari [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/] in terms of pure pace. However, as anything can happen on race day, Bottas and Zhou just need to drive clean races and stay out of trouble in the Bahrain Grand Prix [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/bahrain-grand-prix/]. 

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[caption id="attachment_397446" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-397446 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201002132616/Raikkonen-Tuscany.jpg" alt="Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen during the F1 Tuscan Grand Prix" width="1920" height="1132" /> Formula One F1 - Tuscan Grand Prix - Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon[/caption]
<h2>Alfa Romeo: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
Although the Italian team joined F1 in 2019, they have a rich history in the sport. The team raced in the inaugural season of Formula One. That year, they won at the hands of Guiseppe Farina.

However, they stuck around only till 1951 before they left the sport as a manufacturer. The Italian marquee returned in 1979 and raced until 1985, though they did not meet the same amount of success.

The 2019 season was the third time that the Alfa Romeo name returned to Formula One.

Alfa Romeo entered the 2020 season with an unchanged driver lineup. In January 2020, the team announced that they would enter a title sponsorship arrangement with Polish oil company PKN Orlen and that Robert Kubica would join as a reserve driver.

Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi currently drive for the Hinwil-based outfit.
<h2><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
Having had the privilege of competing in the first-ever Formula One season, Alfa Romeo were one of the teams to beat. They even racked up 10 wins, with one being shared by Luigi Fagioli and Juan Manuel Fangio.

[caption id="attachment_397449" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-397449 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201002132935/Alfa-Romeo-Tuscany.jpg" alt="Alfa Romeo during Practice for the Tuscan Grand Prix" width="1920" height="1280" /> Formula One F1 - Tuscan Grand Prix - Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen during practice Pool via REUTERS/Claudio Giovannini[/caption]

To date, Fangio's win in Spain in 1951 remains the team's last win. Meanwhile, Ricardo Patrese scored the team's last podium in 1984. Since its return once again, the team's best position was 4th and 5th in Brazil 2019.

Unfortunately, the team have dropped down the order this season by virtue of Ferrari's engine woes. So far, the Swiss-based outfit have scored mere eight points in the 2020 season.
<h2><strong>Alfa Romeo's Sponsors</strong></h2>
Alfa Romeo's title sponsor is PKN Orlen, who recently signed on after leaving Williams F1. Other <a href="https://www.sauber-group.com/motorsport/formula-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">partners</a> include Carrera, Richard Mille, Hewlett Packard, Mitsubishi, Pirelli, and many more.

The Alfa Romeo F1 team is owned by Sauber Motorsport AG, which in turn is <a href="https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sauber-f1-team-announces-change-of-ownership-800401/800401/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">owned by</a> Longbow Finance, a Swiss investment firm.
<h2>Social media handles of Alfa Romeo</h2>
The Alfa Romeo F1 team has various social media handles including <a href="https://twitter.com/alfaromeoracing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Alfaromeoracing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alfaromeoofficial/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/saubermotorsport" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youtube</a>.
<h2><strong>Charity Work</strong></h2>
In 2014, Sauber pledged their support behind Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. In 2019, Alfa Romeo <a href="https://www.sauber-group.com/motorsport/formula-1/save-the-children/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">announced</a> that it would be working together with Save the Children, as an official charity partner.
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo&#8217;s Kimi Raikkonen during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon Alfa Romeo: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates Although the Italian team joined F1 in 2019, they have a rich history in the sport. The team raced in the inaugural season of Formula One. That year, they won at the hands of Guiseppe Farina. However, they stuck around only till 1951 before they left the sport as a manufacturer. The Italian marquee returned in 1979 and raced until 1985, though they did not meet the same amount of success. The 2019 season was the third time that the Alfa Romeo name returned to Formula One. Alfa Romeo entered the 2020 season with an unchanged driver lineup. In January 2020, the team announced that they would enter a title sponsorship arrangement with Polish oil company PKN Orlen and that Robert Kubica would join as a reserve driver. Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi currently drive for the Hinwil-based outfit. On-track Achievements Having had the privilege of competing in the first-ever Formula One season, Alfa Romeo were one of the teams to beat. They even racked up 10 wins, with one being shared by Luigi Fagioli and Juan Manuel Fangio. Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo&#8217;s Kimi Raikkonen during practice Pool via REUTERS/Claudio Giovannini To date, Fangio&#8217;s win in Spain in 1951 remains the team&#8217;s last win. Meanwhile, Ricardo Patrese scored the team&#8217;s last podium in 1984. Since its return once again, the team&#8217;s best position was 4th and 5th in Brazil 2019. Unfortunately, the team have dropped down the order this season by virtue of Ferrari&#8217;s engine woes. So far, the Swiss-based outfit have scored mere eight points in the 2020 season. Alfa Romeo&#8217;s Sponsors Alfa Romeo&#8217;s title sponsor is PKN Orlen, who recently signed on after leaving Williams F1. Other partners include Carrera, Richard Mille, Hewlett Packard, Mitsubishi, Pirelli, and many more. The Alfa Romeo F1 team is owned by Sauber Motorsport AG, which in turn is owned by Longbow Finance, a Swiss investment firm. Social media handles of Alfa Romeo The Alfa Romeo F1 team has various social media handles including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Charity Work In 2014, Sauber pledged their support behind Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. In 2019, Alfa Romeo announced that it would be working together with Save the Children, as an official charity partner.  Founded 1950  Owner Peter Sauber  Number of Titles 2  Prize Money Won 56 million  Base Hinwil, Switzerland  Drivers Antonio Giovinazzi, Kimi Raikkonen

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<h2><strong>Guanyu Zhou: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Guanyu Zhou is the latest Formula 2 driver to take a giant leap into the world of Formula 1. Hailing from Shanghai, Zhou is the first-ever Chinese driver to compete in the top-tier racing series. Zhou will be teaming up with 10-time Grand Prix winner, Valtteri Bottas, at Ferrari-powered Alfa Romeo Racing for the 2022 F1 season.

Albeit signing a deal with the Sauber-owned racing outfit, Zhou is currently competing in F2 and is one of the prime candidates to clinch the world championship title as well.

Unfortunately, as of now, his chances of securing the championship seem a bit too far-fetched as his Australian rival, Oscar Piastri, is leading the title race with an impeccable points gap in hand.

Zhou is currently a part of the Alpine Academy alongside his F2 colleagues, Piastri and Christian Lundgaard. Prior to joining Alpine, Zhou also spent a fair share of time working under the governance of Ferrari [Driver Academy].
<h2><b>Guanyu Zhou: Stats and On-Track Achievements </b></h2>
[caption id="attachment_781215" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-781215" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1329340694.jpg" alt="Guanyu Zhou" width="1920" height="1276" /> Race winner Guanyu Zhou of China and UNI-Virtuosi Racing celebrates on the podium during the feature race of the Formula 2 Championship at Silverstone in Northampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)[/caption]

Zhou's greatest achievement, so far, is winning the 2021 F3 Asian Championship, racing for the Abu Dhabi Racing team by Prema. The soon-to-be Alfa Romeo driver was also the runner-up of the Italian F4 Championship back in 2015.

Coming to Formula 2, 2021 makes it Zhou's third full stint in the series. While he finished P7 in his debut season (2019), 2020 witnessed Zhou see off the season in P6. Hence, 2021 was certainly a crucial season for Zhou amidst his pursuit of a Formula 1 seat. As of round 6 in Sochi, Zhou secured a total of 142 points and is on course to securing P2 in the championship.
<h2>Guanyu Zhou: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
According to multiple <a href="https://celebnetworth.net/guanyu-zhou-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>, Zhou's net worth is likely to be anywhere around $1 to $5 million, considering he has been earning a decent sum of money over the past 3 years by competing in Formula 2. However, the numbers will substantially rise in the coming years amidst his arrival to Formula 1.

Meanwhile, his father is rumored to be quite wealthy and may have played a hefty role in buying Zhou the Alfa Romeo F1 seat. Hence, Zhou, like Lance Stroll and Nicholas Latifi, will march into the series as a pay driver. Interestingly, there is almost nil information about Zhou's family background who prefers to remain in the shadow of their soon-to-be F1 driver son.
<h2><b>Guanyu Zhou: Endorsements</b></h2>
Zhou has either endorsed or <a href="https://celebnetworth.net/guanyu-zhou-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">promoted</a> several brands through his social media handles including Hublot, Beats by Dre, and Fanatec.
<h2>Guanyu Zhou: Foundations and charity</h2>
Zhou is yet to own any non-profitable foundations or take part in charity events.
<h2>How to contact Guanyu Zhou</h2>
People who wish to contact Zhou can reach out via his <a href="https://twitter.com/gyzhou_33" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gyzhou_33/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> profile.
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Guanyu Zhou of China and UNI-Virtuosi Racing prior to qualifying ahead of the Formula 2 Championship at Autodromo di Monza in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Joe Portlock &#8211; Formula 1/Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images) Guanyu Zhou: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Guanyu Zhou is the latest Formula 2 driver to take a giant leap into the world of Formula 1. Hailing from Shanghai, Zhou is the first-ever Chinese driver to compete in the top-tier racing series. Zhou will be teaming up with 10-time Grand Prix winner, Valtteri Bottas, at Ferrari-powered Alfa Romeo Racing for the 2022 F1 season. Albeit signing a deal with the Sauber-owned racing outfit, Zhou is currently competing in F2 and is one of the prime candidates to clinch the world championship title as well. Unfortunately, as of now, his chances of securing the championship seem a bit too far-fetched as his Australian rival, Oscar Piastri, is leading the title race with an impeccable points gap in hand. Zhou is currently a part of the Alpine Academy alongside his F2 colleagues, Piastri and Christian Lundgaard. Prior to joining Alpine, Zhou also spent a fair share of time working under the governance of Ferrari [Driver Academy]. Guanyu Zhou: Stats and On-Track Achievements  Race winner Guanyu Zhou of China and UNI-Virtuosi Racing celebrates on the podium during the feature race of the Formula 2 Championship at Silverstone in Northampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Zhou&#8217;s greatest achievement, so far, is winning the 2021 F3 Asian Championship, racing for the Abu Dhabi Racing team by Prema. The soon-to-be Alfa Romeo driver was also the runner-up of the Italian F4 Championship back in 2015. Coming to Formula 2, 2021 makes it Zhou&#8217;s third full stint in the series. While he finished P7 in his debut season (2019), 2020 witnessed Zhou see off the season in P6. Hence, 2021 was certainly a crucial season for Zhou amidst his pursuit of a Formula 1 seat. As of round 6 in Sochi, Zhou secured a total of 142 points and is on course to securing P2 in the championship. Guanyu Zhou: 2021 Net Worth According to multiple reports, Zhou&#8217;s net worth is likely to be anywhere around $1 to $5 million, considering he has been earning a decent sum of money over the past 3 years by competing in Formula 2. However, the numbers will substantially rise in the coming years amidst his arrival to Formula 1. Meanwhile, his father is rumored to be quite wealthy and may have played a hefty role in buying Zhou the Alfa Romeo F1 seat. Hence, Zhou, like Lance Stroll and Nicholas Latifi, will march into the series as a pay driver. Interestingly, there is almost nil information about Zhou&#8217;s family background who prefers to remain in the shadow of their soon-to-be F1 driver son. Guanyu Zhou: Endorsements Zhou has either endorsed or promoted several brands through his social media handles including Hublot, Beats by Dre, and Fanatec. Guanyu Zhou: Foundations and charity Zhou is yet to own any non-profitable foundations or take part in charity events. How to contact Guanyu Zhou People who wish to contact Zhou can reach out via his Twitter or Instagram profile.    Name  Guanyu Zhou  Age  22  Residence   Shanghai/England   Marital Status  Single  Nationality  Chinese  Height  1.75m  Ethnicity  Asian  Championship  0  Kids  0

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<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.

[caption id="attachment_436380" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-436380" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1264274221.jpg" alt="F1- Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell at the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone" width="1920" height="1080" /> F1- Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell at the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone<br />COURTESY: GETTY[/caption]

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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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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 &#8211; 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

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