VALTTERI BOTTAS has announced his split from wife Emilia after three years of marriage.
The Formula 1 star, 30, revealed the pair are getting divorced because of “challenges my career and life situation bring”.
Bottas shared a lengthy statement with his 552,000 followers on Twitter and insisted he will remain friends with the Olympic swimmer.
It read: “Unfortunately I have to let you know that the marriage between Emilia and myself has come to an end.
“Our ways have split because of the challenges my career and life situation bring and we think this is the best for both of us and our future lives, so we are separating as friends.
“I will be forever thankful for all the sacrifices she had to make for me, for her support during many years and for all the experiences that we have had together.
“I trust that you will respect both of us and our privacy regarding this matter.
“This will be all I have to say and comment regarding our divorce.”
Bottas tied the knot with Emilia, 27, at St. John’s Church in Helsinki in September 2016 after they started dating in 2010.
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The Finnish swimmer has competed in the Olympics three times – in 2008, 2012 and 2016.
As well as swimming, the horse-riding enthusiast has taken part in a number of showjumping competitions.
Last year told MTV Finland that she was “not afraid” of Valtteri’s racing career, but was “aware of the risks” that came with the job.
