Bottas describes season as "disappointing and amazing"

Bottas' last Grand Prix win was in Abu Dhabi at the end of last season and he's now gone 14 races without a win.

"For me, it's quite disappointing and amazing that I haven't won a race this year," Bottas explained. "It's been quite close many times, especially in the first third of the season. I really want to win races, that's why I'm here.

"I don't think the only way the next few races is that Lewis is secure in the title. If I have a good pace, a good qualifying, I'm strong in the race, I think I can definitely win - but for sure it's a bit more simple if Lewis secures the title.

"I don't really want to think about it too much. As long as I perform well, then hopefully I will get the results I deserve."

Bottas last week gave his team-mate a helping hand in a 'support-role'; when Valtteri held up Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen as much as he possibly could in order for his team-mate Hamilton to catch up.

He did this very well and it was a sterling effort from both Mercedes drivers, who eventually both finished on the podium following Max Verstappen's penalty.