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Sports Illustrated
Madeline Coleman

Fuel for Thought: Valtteri Bottas on Baku, Love of Coffee and More

Valtteri Bottas is known for many things. 

He is a veteran in the Formula One circuit, embarking on his 10th season. A calm but fiercely determined driver, he has accumulated 10 wins, 20 poles and 67 podium finishes. The former teammate of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, the Finland native is now headed to the third team in his storied F1 career: Alfa Romeo. And, he’s the driver with the bum photo that raised more than $50,000 for charity. 

He’s known for his love for biking and coffee, gravitating toward flat whites and espressos but will not use sugar. What some Formula One fans may not know is that his passion reached new levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. He co-owns Kahiwa Coffee Roastery in Lahti, Finland. 

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