F1 star given hilariously obscene gift at Chinese GP

This weekend's Chinese Grand Prix saw the fans out in full force to greet the drivers - with one offering a particularly hilarious gift.

F1 finally returns to China this weekend after a five-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the iconic Shanghai International Circuit set to host the action, anticipation is high amongst fans and drivers alike.

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As the teams and drivers arrived in China, a familiar sight also returned - throngs of passionate F1 supporters welcoming back their favourite drivers.

But amidst the sea of well-wishes and gifts, from banners to personalised trinkets, one particular gift stands out.

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Valtteri Bottas gets a cheeky gift

In an X post, it appears the ever-popular Finn was presented with a drawing that referenced his, shall we say, infamous bum.

The F1 star enjoys a reputation as one of the most easy-going and humorous characters on the grid. This lightheartedness often extends to his social media presence, where he's developed a habit of posting (occasionally) pictures that feature a lot of himself.

One such picture, which featured Bottas lying naked in a stream in Aspen, Colorado, raised a cool $150,000 for charity ahead of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix as part of his latest pet project, 'Bottass.'

BottAss we still didn't recover from that calendar 🗓️ thing lol .
Fans know you very well 😂😂😂#F1 #F1twt #ChineseGp pic.twitter.com/BZ3gxhJ4v9

— Haz 🤍 (@barcalover_100) April 16, 2024

Bottas currently sits 20th in the drivers' standings as F1 heads to China, one of the drivers who have yet to score a point this season.

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