Valtteri Bottas vs Lewis Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas vs Lewis Hamilton: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton?
Bottas and Hamilton have had a long-standing rivalry, with Bottas finishing runner-up to Hamilton in the World Drivers' Championship twice. Their rivalry has been marked by a number of high-profile battles on the track, including a memorable duel at the 2019 British Grand Prix.
Valtteri Bottas
Key numbers
- Wins10
- Podiums67
- Pole positions20
- Fastest laps19
- Career points1,797
Top honours
- Formula One World Championship runner-up2019, 2020
- 10th Formula One win2021
- Most career points without a World Drivers' Championship1,797
- Formula Renault Eurocup champion2008
- Formula Renault Northern European Cup champion2008
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Lewis Hamilton
Key numbers
- Wins105
- Pole positions104
- Fastest laps68
- Points5090.5
- Podiums204
Top honours
- World Drivers' Championship titles7 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Wins105
- Pole positions104
- Fastest laps68
- British Grand Prix wins12