Bottas chooses 350km bike ride to reach Singapore Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas is cycling about 350km from Malaysia to Singapore instead of flying ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. The Cadillac driver began the trip after the Bahrain Grand Prix and is riding with his partner, cyclist Tiffany Cromwell. Bottas has struggled in his F1 return this season, sitting 22nd with no points.
Valtteri Bottas is making the roughly 350km trip from Malaysia to Singapore by bicycle rather than flying. He set off soon after the Bahrain Grand Prix, a one-off race at Sepang, and is riding with professional cyclist Tiffany Cromwell. Much of the route is gravel or off-road, and he must reach Singapore for Thursday media duties.
On Monday, the second stage, he rode 161.91km in almost six hours. The Cadillac driver has also earned a Gravel World Championships place, but that event clashes with Singapore. His F1 return has been tough: 22nd overall, no points, and eight non-finishes in 16 races.
Bottas's unusual journey may draw extra attention to the Singapore Grand Prix and to gravel cycling, potentially reaching fans who follow both motorsport and endurance sport. It could strengthen his image as an unconventional athlete, benefiting sponsors and cycling events he supports, while also giving media a human-interest angle beyond his difficult season. For audiences, the ride may encourage interest in recreational cycling or active travel, though its broader impact is likely modest and short-lived. The main effects are likely felt by F1 followers, cycling communities, and event organizers.