US EditionBottas Opens up on Dangerous Weight-Loss Diet
Bottas says the diet left him in starvation mode and that depression and burnout later followed his years as Hamilton’s teammate.
- On Thursday, Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas detailed his past experiences with an eating disorder and depression in a 'The Players' Tribune' essay titled "Born Crazy," released ahead of the American Cadillac team's Miami Grand Prix debut.
- Bottas endured a dangerous near-starvation diet 12 years ago at Williams, restricted to steamed broccoli and cauliflower after being instructed to lose five kilos to compensate for an overweight car.
- While serving as a "wingman" for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, Bottas faced immense pressure that pushed him to the brink of depression and nearly caused him to retire before the 2019 season.
- Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Bottas noted that Formula 1 has become a more welcoming environment for mental health discussions, hoping his essay encourages others to utilize improved professional resources and support.
- As he prepares for his 250th career F1 race in Miami this weekend, the Cadillac driver shared his story to demonstrate the intense personal battles drivers face within the ultra-competitive racing world.
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Bottas opens up on dangerous weight-loss diet
Valtteri Bottas on Wednesday revealed he deliberately endured a dangerous near-starvation diet to control his weight during his second season as a Formula One driver with Williams 12 years ago.
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Valtteri Bottas says stronger mental health support in F1 helped him open up about his battles
Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas believes support in motorsports for mental health struggles has greatly improved during his career and gave him the courage to reveal his own personal battles.
Valtteri Bottas believes that automotive support for those in mental health difficulties has greatly improved during his career as a Formula 1 driver and that this gave him the courage to detail his own personal battles extensively.
‘If I die, I die’: Bottas opens up on mental health battle
Valtteri Bottas has delivered one of the most revealing accounts of his Formula 1 career, opening up on struggles with an eating disorder, burnout and a loss of purpose during his rise through the sport. The post ‘If I die, I die’: Bottas opens up on mental health battle appeared first on Speedcafe.com.
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