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Valtteri Bottas bikes to the Singapore Grand Prix

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

Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas made headlines for an unconventional way of arriving at the Singapore Grand Prix, reportedly by bicycle, in a feature from The Athletic. The same roundup notes continued pressure on Mercedes driver George Russell, with more criticism described as 'blows' heading into the race weekend. Fans are amused by Bottas' travel choice and debating Russell's form.

Why now: Bottas' unusual bicycle arrival at the Singapore Grand Prix amused fans, while George Russell's ongoing struggles keep drawing attention

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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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