Tags: Valtteri Bottas
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Bottas: Need to be very lucky to beat Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas is adamant he’s not giving up on the title race despite Lewis Hamilton having enough of an advantage that he would wrap it up in Mexico.
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Wolff vows to play ‘most-fair game’ in title race
Although Valtteri Bottas’ chances of snatching the World title away from Lewis Hamilton are slim, Toto Wolff says Mercedes will play the “most-fair game” with their drivers.
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Japan felt like a thank you win for Bottas
Valtteri Bottas was the man to lead Mercedes over the line in Japan, and the way it all unfolded felt like a well deserved thank you.
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‘Hamilton complaints are completely normal’
Toto Wolff says he completely understands Lewis Hamilton’s frustrations over his Japanese GP strategy as it cost him a shot at the victory.
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Mercedes win record sixth Constructors’ title
Mercedes have officially won their record-equalling sixth consecutive constructors’ championship after finishing P1 and P3 in Japan.
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Bottas wants more of the same after dominant win
Valtteri Bottas is hoping for more dominant performances after cruising to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Bottas blames himself for falling behind Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas says he is to blame for losing so much ground to team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the title race.
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Bottas happy with Suzuka update so far
Valtteri Bottas feels that he can push his car further than before following updates brought to the W10 for this weekend.
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Leclerc: 2021 rulemaking process move in right direction
Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas are the latest drivers to state that F1 is heading in the right direction on the back of roleplayers decision to include them in the rulemaking process.
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Mercedes praise Bottas’ ‘perfect’ Russia performance
Mercedes’ motorsport strategy director James Vowles has praised Valtteri Bottas for his perfect defence against Charles Leclerc at the Russian GP.
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Bottas: Safety Car was Mercedes’ ‘miracle’
Valtteri Bottas has described the timing of the Safety Car at the Russian GP as a “miracle” for Mercedes.
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Bottas: A great, motivating result for the team
Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes’ 1-2 at the Russian Grand Prix is great for the team and will motivate them going forward.
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Bottas plagued by balance issues in Russia qualy
Valtteri Bottas claims he was plagued by balance issues throughout qualifying for the Russian GP and doesn’t understand why.
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Hamilton: Merc figuring out how to improve car
It was a day of toil for Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes as he admits they are still “figuring out” how to improve the car after two disappointing sessions at Sochi.
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Bottas determined to avoid Singapore repeat
Valtteri Bottas says it is up to him to make sure he’s not in a position where Mercedes can order him to play second fiddle to Lewis Hamilton after being the Brit’s wingman in Singapore.
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FIA driver press conference – Russia
Kimi Raikkonen joined local lad Daniil Kvyat as well as Kevin Magnussen, Lance Stroll and Valtteri Bottas for Thursday’s driver press conference at Sochi.
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Qualy confusion down to ‘miscommunication’
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has revealed that “miscommunication” was to blame for Lewis Hamilton impeding Valtteri Bottas during Q3 at Singapore.
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Mercedes’ treatment of Bottas went too far
Valtteri Bottas is no stranger to the ‘wingman’ role at Mercedes, but their treatment of the Finn in Singapore was very harsh.
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Wolff: Not great ordering Bottas to slow down
Ordering Valtteri Bottas to play second fiddle to Lewis Hamilton in Singapore, Toto Wolff says that was “not a great call” to make but one that had to be done.
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Bottas could have beaten Hamilton, but ‘fine’ with order
Valtteri Bottas says he could have easily beaten team-mate Hamilton at the Singapore Grand Prix but has no issues with the team orders.
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Bottas: Ferrari got ‘better and better’
Valtteri Bottas admits that Ferrari were “getting better and better throughout qualifying” at the Singapore GP.
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Bottas ‘paid price’ for losing back-end
It wasn’t the best of Fridays for Valtteri Bottas as he crashed in FP1 while in the second session he found himself well off the pace of team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
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Bottas aims to ‘get better’ after Wolff criticism
Told that his race craft wasn’t up to scratch when he was unable to close in and attack Ferrari at Monza, Valtteri Bottas says he is working on that with Mercedes.
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Bottas: I’m getting better with age
Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas believes he is becoming a better driver with age and is still “far away” from his best.
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Bottas ‘performs better’ with 2020 drive secured
Valtteri Bottas isn’t sure if the uncertainty over his Mercedes future affected his performances, but knows the security he now has helps his future.
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Bottas ‘not giving up’ on title chase
Beating Lewis Hamilton for only the fourth time this season at Monza, Valtteri Bottas is adamant he’s not ready to walk away from the title race.
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Bottas applauds ‘very tough’ Leclerc
Valtteri Bottas believes Charles Leclerc is a “very tough” racer and is impressed with him in his debut Ferrari season.
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Bottas ‘tried everything’ to catch Leclerc
Valtteri Bottas is adamant that he “tried everything” to get past Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix, adding that pushing too hard early on probably cost him in the end.
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Wolff highlights Bottas’ ‘struggles’
Despite having the “fastest car” at Monza, Valtteri Bottas finished runner-up with Toto Wolff saying that’s because he “struggles” after chasing down the car ahead.
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Bottas ‘gutted’ after missing Monza chance
Valtteri Bottas says he’s “gutted” about not winning the Italian Grand Prix after he failed to take victory from Charles Leclerc in the final laps of the race.