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Valtteri Bottas left frustrated by overheating issues in Australia
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas was left frustrated by high engine temperatures through the Australian Grand Prix, impacting on his recovery drive through the field. The Finn was forced to start the race from 15th on the grid due to a gearbox change after a hefty crash in the final part of qualifying left his W09 heavily damaged. Starting so far back in the pack meant Bottas picked up more dirty air than usual, accentuating cooling requirements, and leaving him unable to utilise the strength of the Mercedes package. 'It was a bit of a frustrating day, said the Finn. 'I got some points, but not as many as I was hoping for, even starting 15th on the grid. 'We had a good car, it felt just like...
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