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In photos: Bottas celebrates maiden F1 win

– Valtteri Bottas became the 107th different driver to climb atop a Formula 1 podium with his triumph at the Russian Grand Prix. GPUpdate.net reflects on the Finn's celebrations at the Sochi Autodrom.Taking the chequered flag Bottas surged into the lead with a rapid start before coming under pressure from Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel during the closing laps. Bottas held on, crossing the line six-tenths of a second clear of the title leader.The Flying Finn Having stood atop his Mercedes W08 to receive the adulation of the crowd, Bottas jumped down before running across parc ferme, leaping into the arms of his jubilant mechanics.Respect from rivals Several drivers were quick to...
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