Mercedes F1 team bans new driver Valtteri Bottas from posting nude photos
Formula 1 star Valtteri Bottas, who will serve as a reserve driver for Mercedes this season, has been given a strict condition by the team. According to Bild, the Finnish driver has been prohibited from sharing nude photos of himself.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reportedly stated that such actions do not align with the team’s spirit and image, which is why they have imposed the restriction.
Bottas has gained attention in recent years for his bold approach to photography. In 2024, he released his "Bottass 2024" nude calendar, featuring artistic nude images of himself. However, this was not just for fun—the proceeds from the calendar sales were donated to the Movember foundation, which supports prostate cancer research and men's health initiatives.
The idea for the nude photos originated in 2022 when Bottas posted a playful nude picture of himself on Instagram while vacationing on a beach. Fans responded positively, encouraging him to continue the trend. Eventually, this led to the creation of his charity calendar, which raised approximately €144,000 for a good cause.
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
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