Watches can be an indication of wealth and luxury. They are one accessory that many can’t do without, especially celebrities, who have exquisite timepieces in their collections. Valtteri Bottas is one of those with a watch collection to be envious of, and he got his first watch at 14.
Valtteri Bottas wears a watch from IWC, a Swiss luxury watch brand.
Here are some other interesting details about the car racer, Valtteri Bottas:
Who is Valtteri Bottas?
Valtteri Viktor Bottas is a Finnish car race driver. He is competing in Formula One for Alfa Romeo. He was born in Nastola, Finland on Aug. 28,1989.
His mother, Marianna Välimaa, is an undertaker, and his father, Rauno Bottas, owns a cleaning company. He was once in the military service and held the rank of Corporal. Males in Finland must go for military service.
How Did Valtteri Bottas Begin Car Racing?
Bottas had always had his eyes on motorsport since he was just six years old. His interest started when he visited a karting event that was advertised while he was shopping with his grandfather.
He loved Mika Häkkinen while he was growing up. In 2005, he won the eighth Karting World Cup for the P.D.B. racing team. In 2008, he won both the Formula Renault Eurocup and Formula Renault Northern European Cup.
He would also have won the Formula Renault UK Winter Series if he wasn’t holding an MSA, the registered license for the championship. However, it didn’t set him back as he won three out of four races in the championship.
He later moved on to the Formula Three Euroseries for the 2009 season. He vied for the Grand Prix, but he didn’t win the race at the time, although he set two pole positions.
In June 2009, he won the 2009 Masters of Formula 3, claiming the pole position and setting the fastest lap for the race. He won again in 2010 and became the first driver to win the F3 Masters title for a second time.
In 2013, he went back to racing and teamed up with Pastor Maldonado at the Williams-Renault 2013 season. He took the third position at the Canadian Grand Prix and scored his first points by ending in 8th position in the United States Grand Prix.
In November 2014, Bottas resumed with Williams-Mercedes along with Felipe Massa to replace Pastor Maldonado. In the first race, Bottas qualified for 10th and ended in 6th. He recovered from a car crash and was later promoted to 5th.
In 2017, he partnered with Lewis Hamilton and signed with Mercedes. He took 3rd in the drivers’ championship of 2017.
He extended his contract with Mercedes in 2021 and competed in the Austrian Grand Prix 2021, and came out second.
However, in September 2021, Bottas announced he was leaving Mercedes for Alfa Romeo, where he teamed up with Antonio Giovinazzi.
Who is Valterri Bottas’ Wife?
The F1 car racer was once married to Finnish swimmer Emilia Pikkarainen in 2016. She was born on Oct. 11, 1992 in Vantaa, Finland, and holds many titles in swimming. Emilia debuted in the 2008 Olympics and competed in the 100m butterfly.
They initially started dating in 2010 and dated for almost six years before deciding to tie the knot. They exchanged rings at St John’s Church in Helsinki.
They were only married for three years, announcing in Nov. 2019 that they are separating. They said the reason was Bottas’ career.
Bottas is now in a relationship with Tiffany Cromwell. She is a cyclist and rides for UCI women’s World Team Canyon-SRAM. She was born in Australia on July 6, 1988. They started their relationship in early 2020 and are still together till now.
How Much is Valtteri’s Salary with Mercedes?
The F1 car racer earned up to $10 million while driving for Mercedes. In 2019, he earned $12 million and $15 million in 2020.
What is Valtteri Bottas’ Net Worth?
Valtteri earned $10 million only from Mercedes. Including his sponsorship and endorsement, The F1 car racer is estimated to have a net worth of $30 million, as of 2022.
Are Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton still friends?
Lewis and Bottas no longer share a partnership together with Mercedes, but they are still very much friends. Bottas says he and Lewis still share the same flight. In 2021, Bottas teamed up with Antonio Givonazzi in Alfa Romeo, while Lewis Hamilton still remained loyal to and competed for Mercedes.