It might be an unpopular opinion, but Valterri Bottas might very well be one of the best drivers of the turbo-hybrid era.
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Think about the past decade in Formula One, the first and foremost thing that will come to anybody’s mind will be Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes-AMG-Petronas F1 team. And rightfully so. During his time at the Silver Arrows, Hamilton won six world championships and the team won eight consecutive constructor’s championships. However, many seem to forget that Finnish driver Valterri Bottas was as important a bedrock to the team’s success as anyone. In his five seasons at Mercedes, Bottas came into his own as a Formula One driver and perhaps even became one the greatest team players the sport has ever seen. Even after leaving Mercedes and joining a far less competitive team in Alfa Romeo, Bottas has been able to deliver consistently every race weekend. He dons the number 77. It might be an unpopular opinion, but Valterri Bottas might very well be one of the best drivers of the turbo-hybrid era.
The Finn is said to be worth $30 million, with a salary of roughly USD 12 million for the 2018 season. His compensation for the 2020 season is expected to be approximately USD 8 million, according to many estimates. Bottas was the seventh highest-paid driver on the grid in 2021, falling between Charles Leclerc and Daniel Ricciardo. The Finn’s on-track compensation at Alfa Romeo is expected to be over USD 11 million in 2022.
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Bottas has always been one of the highest paid drivers on the grid ever since his move to Mercedes. The Finn proved his worth at the Silver Arrows and it is definitely paying off at the moment. With an estimated net worth of USD 30 million, the Flying Finn is one of the best drivers on the grid toady and it is no surprise that he is one of the most well paid F1 drivers today. His salary at Alfa Romeo is estimated to be around USD 11 million.
The Finnish driver is said to own a home in Monaco. The home is said to have several rooms, a game area, and a sauna. Valtteri Bottas owns a vacation property in Finland as well. A lake may be seen from the house. There’s also a balcony and open-plan interiors. His car collection includes a Mclaren 675LT, Ferrari F40, Mercedes Benz C63 AMG and Mercedes AMG GT.
