Forget the paddock: F1 driver Bottas dodges ‘chill’ snakes, jumps giant lizard on epic bike ride from Sepang to Singapore

F1 driver Valtteri Bottas shared details of his wildlife encounters during a 419km bike ride from Malaysia to Singapore for this weekend's race, as reported by German Press Agency (dpa). The Finnish driver arrived in Singapore on Wednesday after opting to cycle the distance on his bike instead of taking a flight, following the Formula One round in Sepang last weekend.

Throughout his journey, Bottas faced some challenging conditions, including cycling in darkness. He recounted his brushes with wildlife along the route, saying that while he was initially worried about some snakes, they seemed relatively calm. He mentioned seeing a cobra, a python, and a large lizard that he had to jump over while riding his bike. Additionally, he experienced close encounters with a dog and a herd of cows.

The most wild moment of his trip was cycling through the jungle at night, with the noise creating an eerie atmosphere. Despite his encounters with wildlife, Bottas remained determined, saying, "What is out there? Who knows what is out there?" He simply needed to keep moving forward.