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Bottas 'disappointed' with ninth after Hamilton contact

Valtteri Bottas says he is “disappointed” with ninth place in the Bahrain Grand Prix, after a dramatic race that included the Finn making contact with Lewis Hamilton. The Williams driver attempted to pass Hamilton on the opening lap but they collided at the first corner. Bottas picked up front wing damage and was later handed a drive-through penalty. He recovered to score points with ninth but was also handed two penalty points on his license by the stewards. 'I was expecting more from today and finishing ninth is a bit disappointing,' he said. 'I had a mega start, but unfortunately collided with Lewis in turn one which was a shame as it cost us both positions. 'The...
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