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Mercedes F1 Sochi swap team order ‘broke my heart’ - Wolff
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says ordering Valtteri Bottas to give up victory at the Russian Grand Prix to help Lewis Hamilton’s title bid left him heartbroken. With the 2018 drivers’ title fight entering its closing stages Mercedes took the decision to swap its drivers in Sochi in order to provide Hamilton with a 50-point buffer over nearest rival Sebastian Vettel. Bottas, who had taken pole and led the majority of the race, obeyed the instruction and moved aside to allow Hamilton through to claim a controversial win. The Briton went on to wrap up the championship with two races to spare, while Bottas ended the season without a victory. 5774263478001 CrashTV: ...
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