Bottas to Ride Bicycle from Malaysia to Singapore for Upcoming Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas, the seasoned Formula 1 driver for the Mercedes‑Petronas team, has announced that he will be cycling from the end of the Malaysian Grand Prix to the start of the Singapore Grand Prix. The move, reported by theScore and BBC Sport, will see the 38‑year‑old swap his racing car for a bicycle for the roughly 800‑kilometre journey across the Malay Peninsula.

According to the reports, Bottas will depart from the Sepang circuit after the Malaysian race and head north along the East Coast Highway, passing through cities such as Kuantan and Kota Bharu before crossing into Thailand. He will then continue southwards, re‑entering Malaysia via the Kuala Lumpur–Kuala Terengganu Expressway, before finally arriving at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. The cyclist will be accompanied by a small support crew to manage logistics, nutrition and safety.

While the exact route and timing have not been disclosed in detail, the driver has said the ride will take approximately 30 to 35 hours, depending on traffic and rest stops. Bottas has cited a desire to stay fit and maintain a low‑profile travel method that reduces his carbon footprint. The move also allows him to avoid the long drive that typically follows the Malaysian race, giving him more time to recover and prepare for the high‑altitude, night‑time conditions of the Singapore event.

For Indian fans, the Singapore Grand Prix will take place on 3‑4 October 2026, with the race starting at 5:00 pm IST. The event will be available to stream on FanCode India, the official F1 streaming partner. Bottas’s bike‑journey is unlikely to impact his performance, but it adds an intriguing human‑interest angle to the weekend’s storylines. Keep an eye on the official F1 website and FanCode for live updates and commentary.

Source: BBC Sport, theScore