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Mercedes team principal has made his feelings known about Valtteri Bottas’ famed mullet whilst speaking to the likelihood of another nude calendar from the him.
Toto Wolff has declared that Valtteri Bottas will not be releasing another “nude calendar” now that the Finnish driver has returned to Mercedes for the 2025 F1 season. Despite this, Wolff will not be cutting Bottas’s “ugly mullet,” a term of endearment he used for the distinctive hairstyle. Since leaving Mercedes in 2021, Bottas has embraced his unique persona in the paddock with a blonde mullet and moustache, alongside a charitable nude calendar that made headlines in 2023. However, Mercedes, as a more corporate team, may not be keen on such ventures, although Wolff encourages Bottas to stay true to himself within reasonable limits. As the new test and reserve driver for Mercedes, Bottas will support Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, focusing on mentoring Antonelli as the young driver embarks on his debut F1 season. Wolff outlined Bottas’s responsibilities, highlighting his role in coaching Antonelli and contributing to the team’s performance on track.
