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Just a karting kid from Nastola dreaming of F1 glory

Phillip van Osten 28/08/2025 at 12:3028/08/2025 at 12:21 It all started with leisurely weekend trips as a young child to the local karting track in Nastola, Finland. From there, there was no turning back for Valtteri Bottas, who celebrates his 36th birthday on this day. However, little did the world know at that moment that the young aspiring champion was destined for F1 glory. But Bottas' passion coupled with his relentless pursuit of perfection eventually transformed the young karter into a formidable force on the track. A winner of ten Grands Prix, all won with Mercedes, Cadillac F1 future charger stands not only as a symbol of Finnish racing excellence but as a testament to what...
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