F1: Bottas cleared to race in Malaysia

Williams driver Valtteri Bottas has been cleared to drive in this weekend's Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix.

The Finn was forced to pull out of the Australian Grand Prix after being evaluated by the FIA medical delegate Jean-Charles Piette on the day of the race, having suffered back pain. He traveled to Indonesia between races to acclimatize to the hot and humid conditions while working with a physiotherapist to give himself the best chance to compete in Malaysia.

On Thursday, Bottas was given the all-clear by the FIA medical team at Sepang and will now take part in first practice on Friday.

Bottas tweeted: "Passed the medical tests and I've been given green light from @fia to race this weekend. Let's do it."

Williams said in a statement: "Valtteri has been with a leading physiotherapist who has been working with him and his trainer to make sure he received the best treatment possible ahead of this weekend's race. The team has always been fully supportive of Valtteri and his determination to return to the cockpit.

"Following final approval by the FIA medical team in Malaysia today (Thursday), we are pleased to confirm that Valtteri will be back in the FW37 this weekend for the Malaysian Grand Prix."

Originally on Autosport.com