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Bottas arrives in Singapore after 260-mile ride

Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas says he was chased by dogs, saw snakes and leapt over a lizard as he cycled from Malaysia to Singapore for this weekend's Grand Prix.

Bottas arrives in Singapore after 260-mile ride

Valtteri Bottas, the Finnish driver for Cadillac, cycled from Malaysia to Singapore for the upcoming Grand Prix. The 260-mile journey involved off-road and gravel trails, as well as night cycling in the jungle. Bottas encountered various wildlife, including snakes, cobras, pythons, and large lizards, but remained unfazed. He also faced challenges such as being chased by a dog and getting stuck behind a group of cows on a small track.

Despite a difficult return to Formula 1 with Cadillac this season, Bottas is an experienced cyclist who earned a spot at the Gravel World Championships after finishing fifth in his age group during a qualifying event in the Czech Republic. The driver is currently 22nd in the drivers' standings, without a point from 16 Grands Prix and failing to finish eight races.

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