It is difficult to say what goals Valtteri Bottas has set for himself in Formula 1 this year, but without fear of being mistaken we can say that these goals have not yet been achieved. Even though there are already 18 stages behind him and he still has zero points to his name.
But Valtteri’s sporting interests are not limited only to car racing, because at the same time he participates in cycling races that take place in different countries of the world and their level is becoming more and more serious.
Bottas is at the start today of the gravel cycling race, which takes place near the Belgian city of Leuven, and this is already a stage of the World Championship. This is what he said about this:
“At the end of last year I set myself a small extra goal: qualifying for the Gravel World Championships in my age category. Somehow I managed it, thanks to the tenacity of the Finnish character (the Finns call this quality sisu, and Valtteri wrote this word in capital letters).
And here we are! Soon I will start a 182 kilometer race, which will take place on the most difficult route, and will represent Finland. It’s going to be tough, but I can’t wait for it! My goals? I want to test myself. I want to reach the finish line without falling apart along the way. But the most important thing is that I want to enjoy it to the fullest!”
It has long been known that Valtteri likes to kick, and not just on land. His physical condition is in perfect order, and this cannot be taken away from him. And the fact that he occupies last place in the personal rankings “in his most important workplace” means that the Sauber car is not moving. Unlike a bicycle.
Source: F1 News
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