Valtteri Bottas cycles 350km from Sepang to Singapore for GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas is undertaking a 350-kilometer bike ride from Sepang, Malaysia, to Singapore ahead of the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. This endurance ride started after Bottas's early retirement in the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he struggled with tire choices early on. Rather than flying with the rest of the paddock, he aims to complete the journey in stages, planning to arrive for mandatory media commitments on Thursday. The move has drawn attention and praise from fans for its uniqueness.
- •Bottas began the ride after retiring early in the Bahrain GP.
- •He aims to reach Singapore before Thursday's media commitments.
- •His retirement was due to a tire strategy mistake during the race.
- •Fans have praised his unconventional travel choice.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Valtteri Bottas takes unusual route to Singapore GP with 350km bike ride
- 11:55 AMMotorsport.com — Valtteri Bottas takes unusual route to Singapore GP with 350km bike ride
"Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has chosen to cycle 350 kilometres (217 miles) from the Sepang International Circuit to Singapore rather than take a flight between the back-to-back grands prix. The Finnish driver began the multi-day endurance ride following his early retirement from Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The event, held at Sepang, was the first F1 race at the ...Keep reading
"Cadillac F1 driver Valtteri Bottas has opted to cycle 350 kilometres from Sepang to Singapore between back-to-back grands prix
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 11:55 AMValtteri Bottas takes unusual route to Singapore GP with 350km bike ride
Cadillac F1 driver Valtteri Bottas has opted to cycle 350 kilometres from Sepang to Singapore between back-to-back grands prix
- Motorsport.comOct 5, 2026, 11:55 AMValtteri Bottas takes unusual route to Singapore GP with 350km bike ride
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has chosen to cycle 350 kilometres (217 miles) from the Sepang International Circuit to Singapore rather than take a flight between the back-to-back grands prix. The Finnish driver began the multi-day endurance ride following his early retirement from Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The event, held at Sepang, was the first F1 race at the ...Keep reading
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