Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2023 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2023 Formula 1 Standings
    • 2023 Formula 1 Driver Line-Up
    • 2023 Formula 1 Driver Penalty Points
    • 2024 Formula 1 Driver Line-Up
  • Formula E
    • 2022/23 Formula E Standings
    • 2022/23 Formula E Calendar
    • 2022/23 Formula E Team/Driver Line-up
  • IndyCar
    • 2023 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2023 IndyCar Driver Line-Up
    • 2023 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2023 WRC Calendar
    • 2023 WRC Standings
    • 2023 WRC Driver Line-up
  • MotoGP
    • 2023 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2023 MotoGP Team/Rider Line-Up
    • 2023 MotoGP Standings
  • WEC
    • 2023 WEC Calendar
    • 2023 WEC Hypercar Team/Driver Line-up
  • IMSA
    • 2023 IMSA GTP Team/Driver Line-up
    • 2023 IMSA Calendar
  • More
    • Formula 2
      • 2023 Formula 2 Race Calendar
      • 2023 Formula 2 Driver Line-up
    • Formula 3
      • 2023 Formula 3 Race Calendar
      • 2023 Formula 3 Driver Line-up
    • DTM
    • WSeries
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2023 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2023 Formula 1 Standings
    • 2023 Formula 1 Driver Line-Up
    • 2023 Formula 1 Driver Penalty Points
    • 2024 Formula 1 Driver Line-Up
  • Formula E
    • 2022/23 Formula E Standings
    • 2022/23 Formula E Calendar
    • 2022/23 Formula E Team/Driver Line-up
  • IndyCar
    • 2023 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2023 IndyCar Driver Line-Up
    • 2023 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2023 WRC Calendar
    • 2023 WRC Standings
    • 2023 WRC Driver Line-up
  • MotoGP
    • 2023 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2023 MotoGP Team/Rider Line-Up
    • 2023 MotoGP Standings
  • WEC
    • 2023 WEC Calendar
    • 2023 WEC Hypercar Team/Driver Line-up
  • IMSA
    • 2023 IMSA GTP Team/Driver Line-up
    • 2023 IMSA Calendar
  • More
    • Formula 2
      • 2023 Formula 2 Race Calendar
      • 2023 Formula 2 Driver Line-up
    • Formula 3
      • 2023 Formula 3 Race Calendar
      • 2023 Formula 3 Driver Line-up
    • DTM
    • WSeries
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Single Seater Formula 1

Bottas: ’Shame’ that F1 drivers struggle to show personalities

by Fergal Walsh
5 months ago
A A
0
Bottas: ’Shame’ that F1 drivers struggle to show personalities
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Valtteri Bottas says it’s a “shame” that Formula 1 drivers struggle to show off their personalities during grand prix weekends.

In recent years, only a few drivers have stood out for their behaviour and mannerisms during race events.

Bottas says that as he has gained more experience in F1, he has become more confident – which was reflected by his decision to turn up to the Australian paddock last month in a tank top and flip flops.

Other drivers that have showcased their personalities in recent years include Daniel Ricciardo, who was often producing jokes and providing light-hearted answers in interviews.

RelatedPosts

Verstappen heads McLaren drivers in final Japan practice

Verstappen heads McLaren drivers in final Japan practice

2 hours ago
F1 2023 Japanese GP – FP3 Results

F1 2023 Japanese GP – FP3 Results

2 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton and the now-retired Sebastian Vettel used their F1 platform to speak about human rights and other matters close to them.

Bottas suggested that with so many major businesses involved in the sport, it’s difficult for some drivers to express their true selves.

“It is a tricky thing and it is sometimes difficult to see the real personalities on track,” he said. 

“Obviously, once you get to know the drivers outside the track, then you can really see their personalities but the way you do the interviews, the way you behave in the sport, in the events and so on it’s pretty much standard, so that’s a bit of a shame. 

“I think over the last 10 years there were some personalities, like Daniel Ricciardo, who really came up showing his personality and then also Lewis and, later, even Seb and it’s good to see. 

“But it’s just how it is, I guess, it’s a serious business and there are big companies involved.”

Bottas also stated that rookie drivers are “almost educated on how to behave and how to brand yourself” in the sport.

And with the Finn growing noticeably more confident in recent years, his progression has been hailed by former Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

Tags: AlfaRomeobottasF1
Share962Tweet601

Related Posts

Verstappen heads McLaren drivers in final Japan practice
Formula 1

Verstappen heads McLaren drivers in final Japan practice

2 hours ago
F1 2023 Japanese GP – FP3 Results
Formula 1

F1 2023 Japanese GP – FP3 Results

2 hours ago
AlphaTauri confirms Tsunoda and Ricciardo for 2024
Formula 1

AlphaTauri confirms Tsunoda and Ricciardo for 2024

6 hours ago
Load More

Upcoming Races

#EventLocationDate
14Dutch GPZandvoort27 August
15Italian GPMonza03 September
16Singapore GPMarina Bay17 September
17Japanese GPSuzuka24 September
18Qatar GPLusail08 October

Click here for the full 2023 F1 calendar

Drivers’  Standings

#DriverPts
Max Verstappen374
Sergio Perez223
Lewis Hamilton180
Fernando Alonso170
Carlos Sainz142
Charles Leclerc123
George Russell109
Lando Norris97
Lance Stroll47
Pierre Gasly45

Click here for full Drivers’ Standings

Latest Articles

Verstappen heads McLaren drivers in final Japan practice
Formula 1

Verstappen heads McLaren drivers in final Japan practice

September 23, 2023
F1 2023 Japanese GP – FP3 Results
Formula 1

F1 2023 Japanese GP – FP3 Results

September 23, 2023
AlphaTauri confirms Tsunoda and Ricciardo for 2024
Formula 1

AlphaTauri confirms Tsunoda and Ricciardo for 2024

September 23, 2023

Follow Motorsport Week

Motorsport Week

© 2023 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • Championship Standings
    • 2023 F1 Calendar
    • Team/Driver Line-Up
    • Session Results
    • Driver Penalty Points
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2022/23 Formula E Standings
    • 2022/23 Formula E Calendar
    • Session Results
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • Standings
    • Calendar
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • Standings
    • Calendar
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • Calendar
    • Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • WSeries
    • DTM
    • IMSA
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2023 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
X