It's been a challenging year for Valtteri Bottas, the Mercedes driver having yet to win a race this season as he struggles to keep up with team mate and championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
Add to that the fact that he is now clearly confined to a secondary role at the Silver Arrows squad, one wouldn't blame the Finn for feeling a bit defeated.
But Bottas' strong character follows a simple rule: a winner is a dreamer who never gave up! Thus he survives to fight another day…