Valtteri Botta Net Worth 2020 and Biography

Are you familiar with Valtteri Bottas? Well, Valtteri is one of the most important F1 race car drivers.  He competes in the Formula One World Championship for the Mercedes team. He’s a native of Nastola, Finland and was born on the 28th of August, 1989. Valtteri Bottas’ net worth is currently 20 million dollars.

Read everything about his early life, his career and his relationships in this article.

Net Worth: $20 million
Birth Date:
August 28, 1989
Birthplace:
Finland
Current Team:
Mercedes
Last Updated:
July 2019
Valtteri Bottas

Net worth, Salaries and Sponsorships

As of 2019, Valtteri Bottas has a net worth of USD20 million, excluding his endorsements and properties. At present, Valtteri has two well-known sponsors, which are Kemppi and Wihuri (both are Finnish companies). Wihuri is a multinational, while Kemppi is one of the most renowned welding companies in the country. According to a report, Valtteri as of 2018 has an annual salary of USD12 million.

Early Life and Career

Valtteri Bottas started young in this kind of sport. When he was a teenager, he joined in a Karting championship in 2005. During the Karting World Cup, he represented the P.D.B racing team wherein he finished 8th place.

In the year 2008, Valtteri grab the first place in the Formula Renault 2.0 NEC and Formula Renault Eurocup championship titles. In the year 2011, he also grabbed the first place in the ever-popular GPR Series tournament.

He moved up and participated or many F3 ( Formula 3) tournament where he operates for ART Grand Prix. During that time, his job was a test driver for Williams F1 team from the year 2010 up to the year 2012.

In the year 2013, he decided to return to the racing sport and became a partner of Pastor Maldonado.  Valtteri was qualified in the third position during the CGP or Canadian Grand Prix. At the last quarter of 2013, Valtteri confirmed to keep on his stint with Williams along with Brazilian car race driver Felipe Massa.

As a dedicated runner, he utilizes Valtteri Bottas Duathlon to help kid’s development. He does charity works; in fact, some of his income goes to Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Personal Life

As of now, Valtteri is already 29 years old and married to Emilia Bottas. His mother is Marianne Valimaa, and his father is Rauno Bottas.  He was raised together with a sister in a very simple way. After education, he decided to join the military. His short service in the military is obligatory for adult males in Finland.

Since he was a kid, he already had an interest in competitive racing. In fact, at the age of 6, Valtteri was behind the wheels when he started as a racing kart driver. This was his chance to mold his skill in driving while recording a lot of success.  Due to his skills and talents, he became a member of National Karting team of Finland. He was also included in 2019 Most Popular Race Car Driver of Forbes magazine.