Valtteri Bottas completes three-day jungle ride to Singapore GP: "Your mind starts to play games at night"

Ferrari driver Valtteri Bottas completed a three-day jungle ride from Malaysia to Singapore for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Bottas, a fan of gravel cycling, accepted his partner's joke suggestion to cover the 360km distance between the cities on his Canyon gravel bike. Despite initial concerns about the heat and the night rides through the jungle, Bottas carefully planned his route and rides over three days.

He tackled the most challenging parts of his journey in the afternoons and early nights, often starting around 2pm to avoid the peak heat. He reported encountering snakes, cobras, pythons, and big lizards during his adventure. Despite some wild encounters, Bottas found the ride mentally refreshing, allowing him to disconnect from racing ahead of the high-pressure Singapore Grand Prix. Locals praised his friendly approach, and the experience left a lasting impression on the Finn.