Zhou Guanyu may have scored the same number of points as he did in his rookie season, but he did a better job in a weaker car.
Valtteri Bottas articles archive
Bottas and Zhou see encouraging signs from overhauled 2024 car
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Posted onValtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu are eager to drive their team’s 2024 car, which will be substantially different to the C43.
2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
“You don’t need to be shy”: Why Bottas launched a nude calendar for charity
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Posted onValtteri Bottas has launched his own calendar – ‘Bottass 2024’ – and the extra ‘s’ gives a clue what it contains.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
How some drivers have been “positively surprised” by Las Vegas’ F1 track
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Posted onSeveral Formula 1 drivers have been encouraged by their first experience of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on their simulators.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.
2023 Mexican Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onThere were some standout performances in Mexico during a warm and wild weekend. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Bottas falls to 15th after time penalty for Stroll clash
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Posted onValtteri Bottas has been hit with a five second post-race time penalty by the stewards for colliding with Lance Stroll late in the Mexican Grand Prix.
2023 United States Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onSome fared better than others in the USA, but no single driver enjoyed a flawless three days. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the US Grand Prix.
Raising ride height for COTA bumps may have ‘penalised us more’ – Bottas
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Posted onIn the round-up: Raising ride height for COTA bumps may have ‘penalised us more’ – Bottas • Mini leads F3 test • Formula E back in action today
Alfa Romeo ‘finally understand their upgrade’ Bottas believes as team target Williams
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Posted onAlfa Romeo believe they can beat Williams to seventh place in the constructors championship following their first double points score of the season last week in Qatar.
2023 Qatar GP weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onIn the punishing heat of the desert, drivers struggled to keep their cool in Qatar. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Qatar Grand Prix.
2023 Japanese Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onMax Verstappen re-established Red Bull as winners at Suzuka, but Sergio Perez struggled. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Japanese GP.
Sargeant says Bottas “surprised” him in race-ending crash
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Posted onLogan Sargeant says Valtteri Bottas surprised him when the pair collided in the Japanese Grand Prix, but the stewards blamed the Williams driver.
No penalties for Leclerc, Bottas and Zhou for exceeding lap time limit
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Posted onCharles Leclerc, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will receive no penalties for exceeding the maximum lap time limit in qualifying.
2023 Singapore Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onWhen Red Bull stumbled, one driver ensured he did not miss his chance to win. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Zhou gets third season alongside Bottas, Pourchaire named reserve driver
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Posted onZhou Guanyu will remain alongside Valtteri Bottas at the team currently known as Alfa Romeo in 2024. Theo Pourchaire will be their reserve driver.