Cadillac Racing driver Valtteri Bottas completed an extended cycling journey of over 400 kilometers to reach Singapore ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix. The 37-year-old Finnish driver departed Malaysia following the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was relocated there due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Bottas, a ten-time Formula 1 race winner, was forced to retire on lap nine of the Bahrain Grand Prix after a spin on the wet track. Instead of flying to Singapore like many of his peers, he chose to cycle the entire distance. On the evening of the race, he covered approximately 56.6 kilometers (35 miles) in just over two hours. The following day, he spent nearly six hours on the bike, cycling 161.9 kilometers as documented on his Strava account.

The route included varied conditions, with Bottas sharing clips on Instagram showing roadside wildlife and stretches ridden after dark. He rode a Canyon Grail CFR gravel race bike, a high-end model valued at up to £7,600. His cycling partner for the trip appeared to be a local rider, according to his publicly available route data.

By contrast, many drivers opted for faster travel options, taking private jets with flight times of roughly one hour and 15 minutes. Some team staff and other Formula 1 personnel traveled by road or commercial flights from Kuala Lumpur, which took between four to five hours.

Bottas’s passion for cycling extends beyond this journey; he secured qualification for the Gravel World Championships after finishing fifth in his age group at an event in the Czech Republic. However, he will not compete in the championships this year due to schedule conflicts with the Singapore Grand Prix.

His partner, Tiffany Cromwell, is also a professional cyclist, highlighting the shared interest in cycling within their relationship. Bottas’s decision to cycle between race venues underscores his commitment to the sport and presents a notable contrast to the usual fast-paced travel arrangements typical in Formula 1.