WATCH: Valtteri Bottas Spins Terribly While Driving in Snow at a Rally Race

Published 01/18/2020, 9:04 AM EST

In motorsport, Finns and rallying are so synonymous that it is almost a cliche. Even if they are racing in other disciplines, they will eventually dabble in rallying. Mercedes driver, Valtteri Bottas is no different and he too, enjoys some rallying in the F1 off-season.

The Finnish driver recently took part in the Arctic Lapland Rally 2020 with the Citroen team. Unfortunately, he did not have a particularly good session. As it turned out, he spun while exiting a corner and ended up stuck in the middle of the road.

Luckily, bystanders rushed in a helpfully pushed the car, so that it pointed the right way. The Mercedes racer then continued on his way down the track.

Article continues below this ad

What was Valtteri Bottas doing in the F1 off season?

Valtteri Bottas was one of 140 participants at the Arctic Lapland Rally 2020 and it was not his first time at the event. Luckily for Bottas, the spin took place during the pre-event shakedown, but he and navigator, Timo Rautiainen continued.

It was also worth noting that Bottas took part in the Paul Ricard Rally and performed decently. The car that he is racing is the older model of a WRC Citroën DS3. The 30-year old drove that very car when he won the Rallycircuit Côte d’Azur in France.

Article continues below this ad

The Mercedes number 2 made his debut in rallying and competed in the latest M-Sport Ford Fiesta WRC in 2019. For the Arctic Lapland Rally, he teamed up with Rautiainen for the second time ever.

It is worth noting that in his peak years, Rautiainen partnered compatriot Marcus Grönholm for several years. Meanwhile, Valtteri Bottas will also be preparing for the 2020 Formula One season and the Februasry 14th launch of the Mercedes W11. After a nightmarish 2018 season, a new and improved Valtteri Bottas had a strong 2019 and will be hoping to carry on his form in 2020

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Dhruv George is a senior Formula One and NASCAR analyst for EssentiallySports, having authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR, Tennis, NFL, and eSports. He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1 driver Pierre Gasly and Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino.

WATCH: Valtteri Bottas Spins Terribly While Driving in Snow at a Rally Race

What was Valtteri Bottas doing in the F1 off season?

Trending

Adopted Simone Biles Opens on Unusual Family Situation: “My Biological Mom Is Also My Dad’s Daughter”

Despite Congratulating Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill Admits ‘Running Away’ to Escape Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Win

Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson’s Track World “No Longer a Platform for Great Personalities” Claims US Legend

NFL Draft: Look Back at Russell Wilson’s Ex-Wife Ashton Meem’s Viral Reaction on 2012 Draft Day After Seattle Seahawks Picked Him in 3rd Round

Billionaire Michael Jordan’s $61 Million Arrival in Talladega Saw Unusual Absence of Wife Yvette Prieto