Valtteri Bottas has been prevented by Mercedes from releasing a sequel to his widespread “Botass” semi-nude charity calendar.
Valtteri Bottas has been prevented by Mercedes from releasing a sequel to his widespread “Botass” semi-nude charity calendar.
Final 12 months, whereas nonetheless racing for Sauber, the Finnish driver raised funds for prostate most cancers analysis by producing a calendar that includes cheeky – and naked – pictures of himself.
Nevertheless, The Solar and Bild report that now that Bottas has returned to Mercedes as a reserve driver, workforce boss Toto Wolff has vetoed the 2025 version of the calendar.
Regardless of blocking the brand new calendar, Mercedes has no points with Bottas sustaining his distinctive mullet coiffure – a key a part of his post-Mercedes persona after being changed by George Russell on the finish of 2021.
Russell, now main the workforce alongside rookie Kimi Antonelli following Lewis Hamilton‘s transfer to Ferrari for 2025, says he’s happy to have Bottas again within the fold.
“Clearly years in the past we have been perceived to not have a robust relationship,” Russell stated. “However we’re each professionals and our relationship has grown. We frequently journey collectively and see one another at lodges or within the fitness center.
“His expertise goes to be huge. Having somebody with a lot simulator and racing information, and who absolutely is aware of the workforce, goes to be nice.”
