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Sebastian Vettel had 'nowhere to go' after 'too good' start

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel reckons a strong start left him with “nowhere to go” in his first-turn collision with Valtteri Bottas at the French Grand Prix. Vettel challenged Bottas for second on the run to the Verrerie S at the start of the race at Paul Ricard and the Finn appeared to have the position under control. However, Vettel locked up and clipped Bottas, spinning the Mercedes driver – who also copped a puncture – while the erstwhile title leader sustained front wing damage. Vettel, who received a five-second time penalty after being deemed the culprit, recovered to fifth spot, but relinquished the lead of the standings to Lewis Hamilton. “Well, my...
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