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“I would be careful about taking advice from him”- F1 Fans react as Valtteri Bottas goes cycling with disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"I would be careful about taking advice from him"- F1 Fans react as Valtteri Bottas goes cycling with disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong

Valtteri Bottas posted a picture of himself with former Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong on social media on Monday. 

Bottas is a big fan of adventure sports and cycling in particular. His partner Tiffany Cromwell herself is a road and gravel cyclist, who travels the world competing in various events.

The Finn is currently taking a small vacation in the United States, where he seems to be enjoying himself quite a bit. Last week, he posted a picture of himself exposing his entire backside, on social media which went viral instantly. This week, another picture has gone viral, but for very different reasons.

Bottas took to his Twitter and Instagram, to post a picture with former seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. He put up a caption that said, “Out with the locals.”

It was met with mixed response from fans of the 32-year old Alfa Romeo star.

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F1 Twitter’s reaction to Valtteri Bottas cycling with Lance Armstrong

Armstrong was a legendary cyclist. He was considered to be the greatest of all time, when he won seven consecutive Tour de France titles between 1999-2005.

However, his reputation got completely tarnished after he got involved in a doping scandal. It led to the American cyclist being stripped off all his Tour de France titles, and the media labeled him as a disgrace.

In 2012, the United States Anti-Doping Agency named Armstrong as the ringleader  of “the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen”.

Since getting convicted with these accusations, Armstrong has lost all of his sponsorships and endorsements. He leads a quiet life now, away from the lights and cameras. However, his picture with ten-time F1 race winner Bottas has sparked an interest among fans of the sport, regarding the 50-year old’s past.

Bottas will travel back to Europe soon to rejoin his team in preparations ahead of the 2022 Spanish GP. The Finnish driver is currently eighth in the Championship, and is enjoying a stellar first season with Alfa Romeo.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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