Alfa Romeo drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu spent some time in the desert ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix in October.
But what were the two team mates thinking as they trekked through the sandy scenery?
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glynh (@glynh)
9th December 2023, 11:46
Alfa Romeo announce they’ll be the only team to travel sustainably to the award ceremony in Baku following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Tristan
9th December 2023, 11:48
Bottas: I hope the desert is ready for my next pose
Zhou: Just remember, if the sand gets too uncomfortable, at least it’s not a gravel trap
Derek Edwards
9th December 2023, 11:51
I’ve got graining.
JeroenJ
9th December 2023, 18:53
100% a winner!
Wheel Nut (@wheel-nut)
9th December 2023, 12:01
Jeez, I’m dying for an ice cream
melanos
9th December 2023, 22:03
Kimi where are you?
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
9th December 2023, 12:15
As casting starts for his next Hollywood blockbuster “Lewis of Arabia” two hopefuls arrive at the audition.
Forrest Gump (@forrestgump)
9th December 2023, 12:24
VB… “Mmm… It’s so nice and warm out here… the lighting is soooo perfect… I wonder if I can get Zhou to take off his pants…Jeez, I wish Tiffany was here…”
JG… “Jeez, I wish Tiffany was here… I don’t like being alone with Valterri out in the desert… ugh, that danged calendar keeps running through my head… I hope no one knows what I am thinking…”
‘and that’s all I have to say about that…’ Forrest Gump…
Red Andy (@red-andy)
9th December 2023, 12:34
Bottas and Zhou embarked upon a long, boring, largely pointless procession through the desert for the benefit of the cameras. But that’s enough about the Qatar Grand Prix.
Goriot
9th December 2023, 12:35
I’m sure we’ll find some points somewhere somehow!
Only Facts!
9th December 2023, 12:38
Zhou can match Bottas’ pace in the dry already.
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
9th December 2023, 14:14
Zhou: Valterri said he’s keeping his clothes on for once. Something about not wanting to get sand in Mike Krack. But I don’t see Aston Martin anywhere?
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
9th December 2023, 14:14
Ah not meant to be a reply sorry. Site jumping all over with adverts.
apexor
9th December 2023, 12:42
due to poor performance both drivers had to go through rigorous training as punishment they have to wonder the desert for forty days without food and water.
apexor
9th December 2023, 12:46
now this is called crossing the desert.
Ryan
9th December 2023, 12:49
“Some people stand in the darkness…
Afraid to step into the light”
;)
Wheel Nut (@wheel-nut)
9th December 2023, 12:53
It was a long way back to the pits with FIA’s new track limits solution
FlyingLobster27
9th December 2023, 12:57
“This time, I’m absolutely sure – Ingolstadt is just behind the next dune!”
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
9th December 2023, 15:11
Sauber came good on the promise to their drivers of a new dawn at the end of the Alfa relationship.
Philip (@philipgb)
9th December 2023, 15:40
Valtteri: If this dry spell goes on any longer it’s going to feel like I stayed at Mercedes
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
9th December 2023, 15:43
Zhou: keep your clothes on mate.
MichaelV12 (@michaelv12)
9th December 2023, 15:57
VB: “To Finnish first – first you have to…”
ZG: “…first you have to find the flippin’ track!”
Bart
9th December 2023, 15:58
Next year we’ll be fighting for the Championship!
Unless someone throws some sand in the gears.
bull mello (@bullmello)
9th December 2023, 16:43
Looking for Lawrence of Arabia…
NinjaBadger (@ninjabadger)
9th December 2023, 16:46
After dealing with Alfa Romeo’s poor car performance, Valtteri and Zhou have already been gathering the grit they’ll need to bear with next season.
RBAlonso (@rbalonso)
9th December 2023, 16:58
I think we better get indoors. The Sauber board are easily startled, but they’ll soon be back, and in greater numbers
Coventry Climax
9th December 2023, 19:00
When the Gala menu said ‘Followed by a cool dessert’, this is not what I expected.
Kevin McKenna (@kmckenna)
9th December 2023, 20:36
What does ” comb the desert mean “
scss (@scss)
10th December 2023, 0:09
No – I thought you filled the tank.
Crawliin-from-the-wreckage (@davedai)
10th December 2023, 1:54
This is the real face of F1 in Vegas. Don’t be disappointed Zhou about the Dunes or Sands. We’re staying at the Mirage ,you can see it in the distance.
Johns
10th December 2023, 10:42
+1
And add”…. Next year will will whave an encore and wynn”
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
10th December 2023, 3:55
Will you please stop saying “I know I parked it around here somewhere”.
MatF1
10th December 2023, 4:52
I wish Kimi did not start this.
j sc
10th December 2023, 11:10
Zhou: What are we doing here?
Bottas: Bagging the sand for the next year car…
Steve Rogers (@yossarian)
10th December 2023, 11:25
As the Alfa-Romeo era comes to an end, Zhou and Bottas take a tour of their trophey cabinet.
Darin
10th December 2023, 11:38
VB: I swear to god, Lewis told me the fountain of champions is somewhere around here!
Electroball76
10th December 2023, 11:45
Bottas: “Did you see the one where it pops out from the sand? That’s a great scene!”
Zhou: “The Dune movie?”
Bottas: “No, my new charity calendar!”
bip
10th December 2023, 17:19
Bottas – “after Lewis Hamilton’s fine for crossing the track on foot, I’m just not risking it!”
Philip (@philipgb)
10th December 2023, 19:24
Valtteri: If this dry spell goes on any longer it’s going to feel like I stayed at Mercedes
Todfod (@todfod)
11th December 2023, 7:55
Valterri – “Is this where Red Bull drivers go after they’ve been dropped from their program?”