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The F1 class of 2024 racked up a considerable bill during their end-of-season meal – and a soon-to-be unemployed driver was left to pay for it.
At the 2024 F1 grid dinner before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Valtteri Bottas paid the expensive bill despite his uncertain future in the sport. The tab totaled around 20,000 Dirham, approximately £4,272 or $5445. Bottas starts the race in ninth following an impressive qualifying session and hopes for a strong finish. Despite a challenging season, he remains optimistic about scoring points in his final race for Stake. Bottas values the tradition of the end-of-year dinner, appreciating the opportunity to come together with his fellow drivers.
