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Wolff: Valtteri this is Toto…
After Valtteri Bottas powered to pole position in qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix, Toto Wolff conceded that imposing team orders would be cruel, but on race day the Mercedes chief ruthlessly pushed the ‘Tactics' button which commanded the Finn to cede the lead to teammate Lewis Hamilton who went on to win the race. On lap 30 Bottas literally pulled over to allow his teammate into second place, which became first and victory after race leader, at the time, Max Verstappen pitted for fresh tyres. As Bottas crossed the line in second, Wolff was quick on the radio: 'Valtteri this is Toto… Difficult day for you and a difficult day for us. Let's discuss it afterwards when we...
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