Valtteri Bottas Cycles From Sepang to Singapore Ahead of the Next F1 Race
The Cadillac driver used the ride as a physical and mental reset after a DNF, while documenting the off-road trip on Strava and social media.
- Following the race, Cadillac driver Bottas began cycling 350km to the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, decompressing from a DNF at the Grand Prix in Malaysia. He completed "Leg 1" of his journey that evening.
- "I use the bike as a stress release," Bottas said, explaining how the Canyon ambassador integrates into the gravel scene through his partner Tiffany Cromwell. He sees cycling as beneficial for both body and mind.
- The 37-year-old spun out on lap 9 at the Sepang International Circuit, then clocked 56km of night-time riding heading southeast. With a base salary of around $5 million USD, Bottas chose this unconventional journey.
- Bottas and Cadillac teammate Sergio will chase points at the Singapore Grand Prix to climb the Formula standings and exit the bottom of the championship. The race represents critical momentum-building opportunity.
- He qualified for the UCI Gravel World Championships in Australia on October 11 after finishing fifth in his age group at an event in Hlinsko, Czech Republic. Podium finishes at SBT Gravel and Belgium Waffle Ride showcase his gravel credentials.
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The driver of the Cadillac for Formula 1, Valteri Botas, took a non-traditional route to Singapore to participate in its next Grand Prix race, where he travelled 420 kilometres aboard a bicycle from the Sipanj ring in Malaysia.
Through the night and the jungle: Valtteri Bottas chooses an extraordinary journey to Singapore. The Formula 1 driver also experiences spooky moments by bike.
Bottas revels in 420km cycle ride dodging snakes in Malaysian jungle
Valtteri Bottas took an unconventional route to Singapore for this weekend’s Formula One Grand Prix, with the Cadillac driver pedalling 420 km from Malaysia’s Sepang while dodging cobras and pythons on what he described as an “epic” jungle adventure. An avid cyclist, Bottas arrived in time for Thursday’s media commitments at the Marina Bay Circuit […]
The Finn, who returned this year to the reigning category in the Cadillac team, came out on Sunday and arrived on Wednesday, sharing his journey on social networks.
Most F1 drivers are flying to Singapore for this weekend's race. Not Valtteri Bottas. He took the bike.
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