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Valtteri Bottas happy with 'surreal' first win in 'best race ever'

Valtteri Bottas has described his first Formula 1 victory 'surreal' and claims the race was 'one of his best' after he grabbed the lead on the opening lap and controlled the race from the front until the checkered flag. The Mercedes driver started the race from third, but a quick start allowed the Finn to jump both Ferrari cars before Turn 1. Although he made some small errors, Bottas says he's happy to finally claim his first victory. 'I felt good. It's a little bit surreal the first win and hopefully the first of many,' said Bottas. 'It was definitely one of my best races ever, so it's a good feeling and I am happy. '[But] I was not happy on a few occasions and I had one...
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