Bottas returns to podium, Alonso attends Le Mans 24 Hours

The summer break of Formula 1 is in full swing. The drivers are enjoying their holidays and at GPblog we will keep you posted on all their activities.

Valtteri Bottas is not sitting still during his vacation. The Finn has worked up a sweat during the SBT GRVL cycling race in Colorado. The Mercedes driver participated in this cycling race over gravel strips together with his girlfriend and eventually finished fifth in the 64mile (102km). Bottas, however, finished second in his age group, allowing him to climb the podium.

George Russell has been spotted by Williams on the karting track. The young Briton is not sitting still during his holiday. He has had a great trip, but has now returned to the karting track in his Williams outfit and helmet.

Fernando Alonso will be present at the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend. The Spaniard won this race twice, but will not be competing this time. He will now be present to give a demo with an Alpine car.