Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is under fire for reportedly banning Valtteri Bottas from producing another calendar. The Finnish driver, who rejoined Mercedes as a reserve for the 2025 season, previously spent five years with the team before moving to Alfa Romeo. His return to the Silver Arrows was confirmed in December, but controversy now surrounds his off-track ventures.

In 2024, Bottas made headlines by releasing a calendar, Botass 2024, raising £121,000 for Prostate Cancer Research. He had previously bared his backside in Netflix’s Drive to Survive and shared swimming photos on social media. However, Wolff appears to be curbing such antics as part of Mercedes’ professional image. While fans appreciated Bottas’ charity efforts and free-spirited nature, Wolff’s reported stance has sparked criticism. It remains to be seen whether the Finn will adhere to the team’s expectations or challenge the restrictions.