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Bottas cycles to Singapore GP amid Russell tyre blowouts

Original: That's one way to get to Singapore. Plus: More George Russell blows https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7666544/2026/10/06/

Valtteri Bottas reportedly chose an unusual mode of transport to reach the Singapore Grand Prix circuit, arriving by bike. Attention is also on Mercedes driver George Russell, who suffered further tyre blowouts, adding to concerns about car reliability heading into the race weekend.

Why now: Fresh Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix storylines involving Bottas and Russell's recurring tyre failures are drawing fan attention.

Valtteri BottasGeorge RussellMercedesSingapore Grand PrixFormula 1

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• That's one way to get to Singapore. Plus: More George Russell blows https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7666544/2026/10/06/valtteri-bottas-singapore-bike-f1-prime-tire/ # Formula1 # Motorsport # Sports · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 3

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