The Alfa Romeo F1 driver Valtteri Bottas recently unveiled a novel project as a part of his Movember campaigns for charity. Bottas broke with tradition by releasing the ‘BOTTASS‘ calendar, which features 13 eye-catching images of the Finnish driver.
Valued at $23, the calendar not only captured attention for its bold content but also supported charitable causes by donating $5 from each sale to Movember Charity’s prostate cancer research and other projects.
He went viral on social media last year after posting a picture of his skinny-dipping escapade in Aspen, Colorado. Unexpectedly, Bottas even sent Lewis Hamilton, his former Mercedes colleague, a portrait of this daring moment which now features on his 13-picture calendar. Valtteri Bottas has been involved in strange campaigns like the promotion of a cycling event in Australia.
October, November and December of BOTTASS 2024 🍑
5$ of each sale of the calendar goes to @Movember and prostate cancer research. Only few days left – calendars are about to be sold out!
Get your calendar now:https://t.co/U9ShR9vlJy pic.twitter.com/Pveex55NNJ
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) November 27, 2023
With this project, Bottas continued his partnership with Movember Charity, an established supporter of male health awareness. Significant fields that the charity focuses on include mental health, suicide prevention, and testicular and prostate cancer research. The driver is devoted to the cause which is demonstrated by a nude picture calendar that can be purchased on BOTTASS.com.
Reportedly competing with a mustache sticker on his helmet in previous races, the Finnish driver incorporated the ‘Bot-ass’ calendar into his charitable campaign. He also raised money for charity last year by selling 5,000 copies of a nude picture of himself.
Valtteri Bottas takes the gravel road and cycles 5,500 miles to unwind
With 23 races spread over 20 nations this year, Formula 1 delivered a riveting program. The rigorous schedule, which included many races in a row, lengthy travel distances, and time zone shifts, created difficulties for both teams and drivers. But Valtteri Bottas discovered an unusual, practical method to relax in the middle of this taxing schedule.
F1 ace Valtteri Bottas completes Scottish gravel cycling race 🚴♂️
➡️📸 https://t.co/Rz8pMl6Cbq pic.twitter.com/tSwDJ9oNDo
— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) May 22, 2023
The Alfa Romeo driver discovered solace in the saddle of his gravel bike. Even with the meticulous F1 schedule, Bottas made time for cycling since he saw it as a useful way to detach from the hectic environment. It became his favorite way to unwind, riding the circuit prior to grand prix events and taking part in thrilling races all around the world.
When he was spotted cycling right ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Finnish driver said, “For me, it comes to the balance in things. [Cycling] is a great tool to disconnect. I feel like it’s quite good for managing stress. Just to get out in nature and explore new places is quite enjoyable.”
According to his Strava statistics, Bottas rode 5,500 miles throughout the course of the year, spending over 14 days in the saddle and completing an elevation gain of more than 336,000 feet. Notably, Tiffany Cromwell, a competitive cyclist, and his partner with whom he did a TACO campaign gave him essential encouragement and guidance throughout his long rides.