Valtteri Bottas is famed for his talents as a Formula One racing driver, formerly driving for Williams and Mercedes F1 teams. From 2022, Valtteri will be driving with Alfa Romeo Racing, signed to a multi-year deal. Having been named Confartigianato Motori Driver of the Year 2017 and claimed the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in 2018, Valtteri is a famed star of the racing world and has driven with teammates such as Lewis Hamilton and Pastor Maldonado. When looking for a prominent motorsport star to appear at your next event, book Valtteri Bottas today!
Entering the world of racing through karting, Valtteri’s first motorsport competition saw him place 8th in the 2005 Karting World Cup- racing for the P.D.B Racing Team. Proving his capabilities as a driver, Valtteri later went on to win the 2008 Formula Renault Eurocup and Formula Renault Northern European Cup. Before long, Valtteri began racing in the Formula Three Euroseries, as part of the ART Grand Prix racing team. In Formula Three, Valtteri claimed the win at the 2009 Masters of Formula 3.
In 2010, Valtteri was given the opportunity to drive in the Formula One, joining as the test driver for Williams Formula One team. Continuing as the test driver in 2011 and 2012, Valtteri was confirmed to join Williams as the teammate of Pastor Maldonado for the 2013 season. After several third-place finishes with Williams, Valtteri was signed to join the Mercedes F1 team in 2017 alongside teammate Lewis Hamilton. From 2017 to 2021, Valtteri raced with Mercedes, winning 2017 Russian, Austrian and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s, 2019 Austrian, Russian, Japanese and United States Grand Prix’s and 2020 Austrian and Russian Grand Prix’s. Finishing 3rd in the driver’s championship in 2021, Valtteri is racing for Alfa Romeo Racing in 2022.
A dominant motorsport racer, Valtteri has been named AKK-Motorsport Driver of the Year 2019 and claimed the DHL Fastest Lap Award 2018 and Sky Sports Award for Most Improved Driver 2014. With a successful racing career to his name, Valtteri is now booked to appear as a motorsport speaker for a range of corporate conferences or after-dinner events. Sharing the story of his journey to the top of the motorsport industry, Valtteri wows motorsport enthusiasts at all events he attends. Having won several Grand Prix’s and driven amongst stars such as Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel, book Valtteri Bottas for a fantastic motorsport speech.
How to hire Valtteri Bottas
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Valtteri Bottas for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Feedback from virtual events and webinars
During the Covid-19 pandemic and the temporary halt of live events, Valtteri was booked as the exciting guest speaker for virtual events and webinars. Read his latest feedback for virtual events below.
"SO GREAT! People loved it and the tie in worked out great - that call yesterday really helped!" - Jessica, Events Manager, Ping Identity
