It's been a long winter for Valtteri Bottas 3.0

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As winter breaks go in Formula 1, Valtteri Bottas' off season has apparently been lingering for far too long.

On Tuesday, Mercedes posted on Twitter a short film in which Bottas is seen arriving at Brackley, fresh out of hibernation and sporting a beard long enough to trip over!

From technical briefings to training sessions, the Finn more or less contends with his new 'hairodynamic' look, a harbinger it is suggested for Bottas 3.0!

Whether the updated version of the 30-year-old Mercedes driver can consistently trounce this year his teammate - the formidable Lewis Hamilton - remains to be seen.

But Valtt-hairy is determined to give it his all!