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Russian Grand Prix: Bottas forced to give win to Hamilton

Valtteri Bottas was on course for victory in the Russian Grand Prix when he was told to allow Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton past, apparently expecting to be allowed by later in the race, but this did not happen. Instead ‘victory' went to Hamilton who now extends his lead in the championship to 50 points on a day in which Bottas was the sacrificial lamb as the Finn played the wingman role to perfection. Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff radioed Bottas afterwards: 'Valtteri this is Toto. Difficult day for you and a difficult day for us. Let's discuss it afterwards when we come together and we'll explain things.' Report in progress… The Fantasy Russian Grand Prix 2018. At least...
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