Valtteri Bottas has penned an open letter about his rise to F1 and his career in the paddock, including his battles with adversity.
Valtteri Bottas bravely opened up about his battle with an eating disorder early in his F1 career in a candid personal essay. In the essay for The Players’ Tribune, the Cadillac driver shared the challenges he faced during his racing journey and his struggles with obsessive tendencies. Bottas disclosed his extreme weight loss efforts in 2014 due to concerns about the car’s weight, which severely impacted him mentally and physically. The multi-time grand prix winner highlighted the importance of seeking help, crediting a psychologist for aiding in his recovery following the wake-up call of Jules Bianchi’s tragic accident. Bottas emphasized how his identity solely revolving around racing became a significant issue that required addressing to overcome his eating disorder.
