Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas will join a new team at the end of the season. He is currently in his 9th season of Formula 1 and 5th with the Silver Arrows. In a recent interview, he spoke about the mental health problems he faced at the beginning of his career. Bottas’ first appearance in Formula 1 was with the Williams team, where he initially served as a substitute driver before taking on a full-time position.
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However, nothing was easy for the driver, who was born in Nastola. He hit rock bottom fairly early in his career after many events and he has grappled with them to get back to the top. 2019 was his best season in Formula 1, with 4 wins and 15 podiums. He recently shared his thoughts on retiring from the sport.
Valtteri Bottas on retirement
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In a recent podcast from Iltaleht, Bottas spoke openly about his toughest time in sport. The Finn said he was in a dire state of overwork. His zeal and stubbornness took their toll on his psychological wellbeing after a stage.
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Mercedes GP prepares to drive in the garage during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Charles Coates / Getty Images)
The Finn says he even considered retiring after feeling like his energies were running out. “Pretty much the same formula had to be created. At one point it felt like the energies were running out. My whole life has been about F1 and nothing else. I didn’t really enjoy this job. In winter it had to be considered whether this should be stopped. “
Recover from the exertion
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The Mercedes driver revealed that at some point his ex-girlfriend suggested that he seek professional help. He made some changes in his approach to racing. “Sometimes I got too serious about taking too many things,” said Valtteri.
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – Valtteri Bottas from Finland and Mercedes GP give the audience a thumbs up from the fan stage during the previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Charles Coates / Getty Images)
Fortunately, the Finn now feels in a much better mental state. He focused on the positives, tried to be happy when the season wasn’t on, and sought professional help.
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With Bottas moving to Alfa Romeo from next season, the fans will be waiting for the Finn to give us even more unforgettable moments on the racetrack.
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