Valtteri Bottas: Mercedes new man looks to emulate Finnish heroes kiesselgur

The Finn's four seasons at Williams yielded nine podium finishes, but no wins, in 77 starts -- though that could (and should) change this year.

With the fastest and most reliable car on the F1 grid, Bottas is expected to push his new teammate, three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, throughout the 20-race calendar.

'I feel like I have plenty to prove, not much to lose ... more to win -- I can't wait,' Bottas told CNN's The Circuit.



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Watch the video above to learn more about the 27-year-old, who reveals his driver idol, favorite circuit, first car -- and a hidden talent.

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If Bottas can clinch his first world title this year, he will become the fourth driver from Finland after Keke Rosberg (1982), Mika Hakkinen (1998, 1999) and Kimi Raikkonen (2007) to do so -- an incredible feat for a country of 5.5 million people.

Hakkinen has served as both hero and mentor -- the former McLaren star helped steer Bottas' career through the junior ranks.

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Bottas has impressed with his pace at preseason testing in Barcelona ahead of the season's opening race in Australia on March 26.

'I feel like I have plenty to prove, not much to lose ... more to win -- I can't wait,' Bottas told CNN's The Circuit. With the fastest and most reliable car on the F1 grid, Bottas is expected to push his new teammate, three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, throughout the 20-race calendar. Finns in Formula One The Finn's four seasons at Williams yielded nine podium finishes, but no wins, in 77 starts -- though that could (and should) change this year. Visit cnn.com/motorsport for more news and videos With the fastest and most reliable car on the F1 grid, Bottas is expected to push his new teammate, three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, throughout the 20-race calendar. Hakkinen has served as both hero and mentor -- the former McLaren star helped steer Bottas' career through the junior ranks. Finns in Formula One Hakkinen has served as both hero and mentor -- the former McLaren star helped steer Bottas' career through the junior ranks. Hakkinen has served as both hero and mentor -- the former McLaren star helped steer Bottas' career through the junior ranks. Finns in Formula One Watch the video above to learn more about the 27-year-old, who reveals his driver idol, favorite circuit, first car -- and a hidden talent. With the fastest and most reliable car on the F1 grid, Bottas is expected to push his new teammate, three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, throughout the 20-race calendar. With the fastest and most reliable car on the F1 grid, Bottas is expected to push his new teammate, three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, throughout the 20-race calendar. If Bottas can clinch his first world title this year, he will become the fourth driver from Finland after Keke Rosberg (1982), Mika Hakkinen (1998, 1999) and Kimi Raikkonen (2007) to do so -- an incredible feat for a country of 5.5 million people. The Finn's four seasons at Williams yielded nine podium finishes, but no wins, in 77 starts -- though that could (and should) change this year. If Bottas can clinch his first world title this year, he will become the fourth driver from Finland after Keke Rosberg (1982), Mika Hakkinen (1998, 1999) and Kimi Raikkonen (2007) to do so -- an incredible feat for a country of 5.5 million people. Bottas has impressed with his pace at preseason testing in Barcelona ahead of the season's opening race in Australia on March 26. The Finn's four seasons at Williams yielded nine podium finishes, but no wins, in 77 starts -- though that could (and should) change this year. 'I feel like I have plenty to prove, not much to lose ... more to win -- I can't wait,' Bottas told CNN's The Circuit. Visit cnn.com/motorsport for more news and videos Watch the video above to learn more about the 27-year-old, who reveals his driver idol, favorite circuit, first car -- and a hidden talent. Finns in Formula One The Finn's four seasons at Williams yielded nine podium finishes, but no wins, in 77 starts -- though that could (and should) change this year. Watch the video above to learn more about the 27-year-old, who reveals his driver idol, favorite circuit, first car -- and a hidden talent. 'I feel like I have plenty to prove, not much to lose ... more to win -- I can't wait,' Bottas told CNN's The Circuit. 'I feel like I have plenty to prove, not much to lose ... more to win -- I can't wait,' Bottas told CNN's The Circuit. Visit cnn.com/motorsport for more news and videos Finns in Formula One Finns in Formula One 'I feel like I have plenty to prove, not much to lose ... more to win -- I can't wait,' Bottas told CNN's The Circuit. Finns in Formula One With the fastest and most reliable car on the F1 grid, Bottas is expected to push his new teammate, three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, throughout the 20-race calendar. Visit cnn.com/motorsport for more news and videos If Bottas can clinch his first world title this year, he will become the fourth driver from Finland after Keke Rosberg (1982), Mika Hakkinen (1998, 1999) and Kimi Raikkonen (2007) to do so -- an incredible feat for a country of 5.5 million people.

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