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Valtteri Bottas played a surprise role in a wedding in the Las Vegas Grand Prix paddock.
Valtteri Bottas, the reserve driver for Mercedes F1, participated in a wedding at the paddock chapel during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Bottas, who is currently on the sidelines as Mercedes’ reserve driver, had a surprise involvement in a wedding ceremony at the paddock chapel in Las Vegas.
The 36-year-old Finnish driver escorted the bride, named Amanda, down the aisle and even seemed to officiate the wedding.
Bottas spoke at the ceremony, expressing love and unity as he witnessed the couple exchange vows in a heartfelt moment.
This unique event adds to the list of interesting activities Bottas has undertaken while not actively racing in Formula 1.
He is set to resume his racing duties in 2026 with the newly formed Cadillac team, partnering with F1 veteran Sergio Perez.
In a similarly F1-themed ceremony, Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 F1 world champion, also tied the knot in the newly opened wedding chapel in Las Vegas, known for its F1 wedding packages with the slogan ‘Race to the Altar’.
