Valtteri Bottas is a Finnish racing driver known for competing in Formula 1. Born on August 28, 1989, in Nastola, Finland, he began his professional racing career in karting before moving up to various single-seater categories. Bottas made his F1 debut in 2013 with Williams and quickly gained recognition for his speed and consistency. In 2017, Bottas joined Mercedes, where he became a key teammate to Lewis Hamilton. During his time with the team, he achieved multiple race wins and consistently finished in the top ranks of the championship. In 2022, he transitioned to Alfa Romeo Racing, continuing his career in Formula 1.