Valtteri Bottas just lately launched his debut single, however the Finnish Method 1 driver did not present vocals or play an instrument.
At the moment streaming on Spotify, the observe—titled “Flight of the Valtteri”—was made utilizing biometric information from Bottas as he drove round California’s Thunderhill Raceway in an Audi R8. It was a advertising stunt for data-analysis agency Hyland, a private sponsor of Bottas, in addition to an official associate of the Sauber F1 group for which he presently drives.
Bottas was hooked as much as sensors that measured issues like coronary heart price, mind exercise, sweat manufacturing, and respiration. The collected information was then handed over to producers and composers and become a roughly three-minute observe, which is presently streaming on Spotify.
Whereas it is unclear whether or not music derived from biometric information is lastly about to have its second, Bottas might quickly be compelled right into a profession change. He is one of many few drivers presently on the F1 grid and not using a confirmed seat for 2025. There’s an opportunity he’ll have the ability to maintain his spot at Sauber because it continues its metamorphosis into the Audi manufacturing unit group in 2026.
Bottas made his F1 debut with Williams in 2013, however joined the Mercedes-AMG squad in 2017 following the shock retirement of reigning champion Nico Rosberg. He scored all 10 of his wins with the Silver Arrows earlier than transferring to Alfa Romeo (because the Sauber group was then recognized) in 2022 to make approach for George Russell.
Bottas has partnered Zhou Guanyu since arriving at Sauber, which dropped the Alfa Romeo branding after 2023 in anticipation of the Audi takeover. Audi has since accomplished a 100% takeover of Sauber and named Nico Hülkenberg as its first driver, however nonetheless hasn’t introduced plans for its second seat. That leaves Bottas, who stays one of the crucial skilled drivers on the grid, with a possible opening to stick with the group a bit longer.