Valtteri Bottas explained that raising money for prostate cancer research and awareness of men’s health were the core reasons behind
Last year, Bottas caused a stir on social media when he shared a nude photo of himself relaxing by a stream in Colorado after the 2022 Miami Grand Prix. The photo ended up raising €50,000 for charity, and this inspired Bottas to take things further. He collaborated with photographer Paul Ripke to create a full calendar and decided to donate the proceeds to charity, specifically for prostate cancer research. The ‘Bottass’ calendar has already raised around €60,000, with the goal being to reach €100,000. While some may question his decision to produce the calendar, once he explains the charity aspect, people understand and appreciate his efforts. The process of creating the calendar was a lot of fun, and Bottas enjoyed showcasing his body to help remove the stigma around discussing men’s health issues. The calendar was unveiled at an art gallery event, where people initially didn’t know what to expect but eventually embraced the humor and charitable aspect of the project.