Are Bottas and Hamilton friends?
Hamilton and Bottas have enjoyed a harmonious and productive rapport ever since the Finn joined Mercedes in 2017 following the retirement from the sport of his predecessor Nico Rosberg. The seven-time world champion has described Bottas as “the best teammate” he’s ever had.
What happened to Bottas tires?
Having yet to stop for new tyres, Bottas was forced into pitting on Lap 33 when his front left tyre deflated. He skidded off into the gravel and limped back to the pits, his car sparking along the track as he went. Bottas said he had no clues the tyre was about to cause a problem.
Is Bottas a number 2?
2 role. Despite being ordered to move aside for Lewis Hamilton in Spain, Valtteri Bottas insists he is not worried about being shoved into a number two role. Instead, he says, he can still win the title.
How long did it take to get bottas wheel off?
Mercedes has published a video removing the stuck right front wheel from Valtteri Bottas’ Formula 1 car after the Finn’s retirement in Monaco, which it finally managed to do two days after the race.
Why did Valtteri Bottas retire?
Mercedes have explained why Valtteri Bottas was forced to retire from Sunday’s Qatar GP at the Losail International Circuit. Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, has explained that Valtteri Bottas’ puncture caused too much damage to be competitive enough to finish the Qatar Grand Prix.
Is bottas going to retire?
“We were also getting a view of the race picture and it was becoming evident that we weren’t going to get Valtteri back into the points. The damage was too much for him to be able to challenge anyone, so that was why we decided to retire the car.”
How much does bottas make a year?
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
| Driver | Age | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | 35 | $76,000,000 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 30 | $15,000,000 |
Are the F1 drivers friends?
The most notable friendships in Formula 1 in 2021 are Sainz & Norris, Gasly & Leclerc, Ocon & Stroll, and Verstappen & Ricciardo. These drivers are all great friends and are often seen laughing, chatting, and celebrating together in the Formula 1 paddock and outside of it.