Bottas replied: “I had a good break, which is important because now as we start getting to the season then we go pretty much full gas until the end of the year,” he said. “Like a mental reset and physical reset is important so I’m full of energy and keen to go.”
While Bottas’ new style stole the limelight, the striking livery design for the C43 has also left a lasting impression. The white section of the car from previous years has now been replaced with a bold black design coupled with the trademark red paint.
But it’s what’s underneath the car that will determine whether Alfa Romeo will be able to improve on last year’s progress.
“These cars have been developed in endless days. So many hours of work have gone into it,” Bottas added. “It’s a real privilege to see the car and especially to be able to drive it.”