Valtteri Bottas
2026-2027 (CURRENT)
Valtteri Bottas signed a 2 year contract with the Cadillac. In 2026, Bottas will earn a base salary of $5,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 | - | - | - | |
| 2026 |
|
36 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| 2027 |
|
37 |
Estimate
|
$5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2028 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 | - | - | |
| 2026 |
|
36 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| 2027 |
|
37 |
Estimate
|
$5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 2028 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 | - | - | - | - | |
| 2026 |
|
36 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | |
| 2027 |
|
37 |
Estimate |
$5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - |
Contract Notes
- 2026 salary via Racing365
Source:
FORMULA 1 contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2024 Free Agent
Valtteri Bottas signed a 4 year contract with the Alfa Romeo, including $77 signing bonus, and .
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
$77
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
32 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2023 |
|
33 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| 2024 |
|
34 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
32 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2023 |
|
33 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2024 |
|
34 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
32 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - |
| 2023 |
|
33 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $20,000,000 | - |
| 2024 |
|
34 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $30,000,000 | - |
Source:
FORMULA 1 contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2021 Extension
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
2020-2020
Valtteri Bottas signed a 1 year contract with the Mercedes.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
30 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
| 2021 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
30 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
| 2021 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
30 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | - |
Source:
FORMULA 1 contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2018-2018
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
2018-2018
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
2017-2017
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2016-2016
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
2015-2015
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
2014-2014
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
2013-2013
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$91,958,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$798,000 |
$798,000 |
|
| 2014 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,440,000 |
$2,238,000 |
|
| 2015 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$2,220,000 |
$4,458,000 |
|
| 2016 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
$7,958,000 |
|
| 2017 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$8,500,000 |
$16,458,000 |
|
| 2018 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$8,500,000 |
$24,958,000 |
|
| 2019 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$36,958,000 |
|
| 2020 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$51,958,000 |
|
| 2021 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$61,958,000 |
|
| 2022 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$71,958,000 |
|
| 2023 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$81,958,000 |
|
| 2024 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$91,958,000 |
|
| 2026 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
||
| 2027 | 37 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$5,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$101,958,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$7,958,000 | - | $7,958,000 |
| 5 |
|
$54,000,000 | - | $54,000,000 |
| 3 |
|
$30,000,000 | - | $30,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
|
23 |
$798,000
|
$798,000 |
$798,000 |
|
| 2014 |
|
24 |
$1,440,000
|
$1,440,000 |
$2,238,000 |
|
| 2015 |
|
25 |
$2,220,000
|
$2,220,000 |
$4,458,000 |
|
| 2016 |
|
26 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$7,958,000 |
|
| 2017 |
|
27 |
$8,500,000
|
$8,500,000 |
$16,458,000 |
|
| 2018 |
|
28 |
$8,500,000
|
$8,500,000 |
$24,958,000 |
|
| 2019 |
|
29 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$36,958,000 |
|
| 2020 |
|
30 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$51,958,000 |
|
| 2021 |
|
31 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$61,958,000 |
|
| 2022 |
|
32 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$71,958,000 |
|
| 2023 |
|
33 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$81,958,000 |
|
| 2024 |
|
34 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$91,958,000 |
|
| 2026 |
|
36 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
||
| 2027 |
|
37 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$101,958,000 |
$101,958,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$7,958,000 | - | $7,958,000 |
| 5 |
|
$54,000,000 | - | $54,000,000 |
| 3 |
|
$30,000,000 | - | $30,000,000 |
