Valtteri Bottas quips "Bott-ass is back" while fans have an opportunity to win a charity helmet from Baku.
Valtteri Bottas has introduced a unique helmet design for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix aimed at promoting awareness and generating funds for the Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary.
The Cadillac Formula 1 competitor showcased the design on social media during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend. Crafted by his partner Tiffany Cromwell, the helmet features a theme inspired by an African sunset.
This helmet supports Care For Wild, the largest rhino orphanage globally, located in South Africa. The organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rewilding rhinos orphaned due to poaching. It relies significantly on international fundraising to maintain 24-hour security, provide specialized veterinary care, and implement rewilding programs for these endangered animals.
Supporters can acquire a signed photograph of Bottas and have the opportunity to win the helmet he wore during the race.
"I have a distinctive helmet for Baku. This week marked World Rhino Day, a crucial occasion, so I created a rhino-themed helmet," Bottas shared.
"I want to assist rhinos. I aim to support a charity known as Care For Wild. And you can assist us as well. You can purchase these cards, and one individual who buys them will win my race-worn helmet from Baku, which has a rhino theme. This was designed by Tiffany Cromwell... I'll reveal the details later.
"Stay tuned. Bott-ass is back," he added while showcasing the nude photo available for purchase.
Fans quickly expressed their opinions on the new design. "That's an incredible helmet! Definitely the best one I've seen this year," a fan remarked on X, while another commented: "Looks fantastic! And for a wonderful cause."
Bottas is currently positioned 22nd in the drivers' championship, just ahead of his Cadillac teammate Sergio Perez. The American team, which joined the grid at the beginning of the season, has been facing reliability challenges as it adapts to F1.
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