Valtteri Bottas Reveals New Information on the Aftermath of Australian GP Cancellation

Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas reveals how did the drivers react to the cancelation of the Australian GP. He elaborates in a recent interview.

Today, Mercedes F1 posted a video titled, “Catching up with Valtteri Bottas: Isolation life, his aspirations for the F1 season, W11 and more” on their Youtube channel. Bottas talks about the events that happened after the cancelation announcement in Australia. He tells how everyone was disappointed and concerned about their safe return. He narrates the next day’s situation as oddly silent and stressful.

Valtteri Bottas talks about the canceled race in Australia and life in lockdown

He revealed that he’s actively doing a lot of cycling and running in his home town. Notably, the Coronavirus situation is under control in Finnland and people are allowed to do many outdoor activities while maintaining social distancing. Bottas also told the interviewer about his virtual racing plans. He will be receiving his virtual racing setup and we can expect to see in a few F1 Esports tournaments.

Formula 1 is going through the worst phase

Six weeks ago, the 2020 F1 season was all set to start in Australia. However, Coronavirus pandemic put it into chaos as the Australian Grand Prix was called off hours before the practice session. The sport is still trying to figure out its survival strategy amid an uncertain future with plenty of options. Exactly how the 2020 F1 world championship will play out remains far from clear.

The F1 circus arrived at Albert Park with the outbreak breaking across the globe. The trouble began when Italy imminently went into lockdown just as Ferrari, AlphaTauri, and Pirelli staff were leaving for Australia. It lead to many drivers questioning whether they should be racing at all. However, F1 decided to race anyway. Lewis Hamilton’s infamous “cash is king” comment sums up the situation perfectly.

F1 went into crisis when a McLaren mechanic tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the team’s immediate exit from the race.