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Bottas clarifies comments on Italy’s tax situation
Valtteri Bottas addressed attention around remarks he made about the tax situation in Italy. Multiple outlets reported that he clarified his stance after earlier comments linked to Imola drew notice amid scrutiny of F1 drivers by Italian tax police.
F1 Hub Newsroom
October 2, 2026
Valtteri Bottas drew attention after making comments related to the current tax situation in Italy, with Imola referenced in coverage of the story.
He later clarified his position, according to multiple reports. The clarification came as Italian tax police were reported to be targeting Formula 1 drivers.
The reports focused on Bottas setting out his stance after his earlier remarks became a talking point.