VALTTERI BOTTAS has not blown his engine out over the news he would not be racing in Formula One next season. It was announced days after the Brazil Grand Prix that the Finn would not retain his seat with Sauber for 2025, with it instead going to 20-year-old F2 star Gabriel Bortoleto . Advertisement 11 Valtteri Bottas has had wild three weeks since his F1 exit was announced 11 After getting a 'What's next?' tattoo on his leg Bottas was seen sharing a coffee with Sir Mark Cavendish Credit: Instagram 11 Bottas was seen gravel riding to kick off a series of stunning events Credit: Instagram 11 This was followed by Bottas playing Ultimate Frisbee with Australia's national team Credit: Instagram 11 Next up was a more low-key Sunday night Pool game Credit: Instagram 11 Bottas swapped warm weather for hiking before finding some 'fresh bear poo' Credit: Instagram 11 Bottas' latest wild excursion saw him cycling in the infamous Death Valley Credit: Instagram And days after the news, Bottas shared a video of him doing a staggering Ironman triathlon challenge in his own back garden.
However, it proved to be the tip of the iceberg for the 35-year-old as it gave way to a mad three-week break involving some crazy side quests. Bottas documented his break on his Instagram page with a suitably titled series called "What's next?" Following the Ironman challenge, Bottas was seen grimacing in pain while getting a tattoo on his left thigh of the text "What's next?" Advertisement READ MORE IN F1 F.