Racing

As the Formula 1 circus rolled into Shanghai for this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, one driver was greeted with a present that perfectly captured the spirit of his loyal fan base. Valtteri Bottas, the Finnish driver who currently races for the Sauber team, arrived at the airport to find a group of supporters waiting with a unique gift - a mousepad featuring a cartoonish depiction of a well-endowed derriere and the humorous play on his name, “BOTTASS.

In a moment that will etch its place in motorsports history, Jack Doohan and his father, the legendary Mick Doohan, are set to share the hallowed tarmac of Albert Park during the highly anticipated F1 Australian Grand Prix weekend. This unique event will not only celebrate Mick Doohan’s remarkable 30-year anniversary since his first of five 500cc Motorcycling World Championship titles but also mark a momentous occasion for the father-son duo, as they take to the track in their respective machineries.