Formula One: Injured Valtteri Bottas Eyes Malaysian Grand Prix Return
Williams Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas had pulled out of the Australian Grand Prix with a back problem.
Williams Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas, who missed the season-opening Australian Grand Prix due to a back problem last weekend in Melbourne, is eyeing a return to the grid in next week's Malaysian GP. (Giedo Van der Garde Leaves Sauber After Bitter Row)
The Finn tweeted a picture of himself in a swimming pool and mentioned about his recovery from the injury, which he suffered during the qualifying session at Albert Park.
Hi guys! Progress is being made and every day is a good step forward. Can't wait for Malaysia! #goodback #sisu #77 pic.twitter.com/0cwyjk6nrV
- Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) March 20, 2015
He suffered a small tear in his lower back and was forced to pull out just before the start of the race on Sunday. Williams competed the race with only Felipe Massa as Bottas had taken part in the qualifying. (Ricciardo Slams 'Boring' Australian GP)
The 25-year-old, who will be assessed at Sepang on Thursday, finished fourth in the Drivers' Championship last season with six podiums. (Red Bull Threaten F1 Pull-Out)