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Mercedes explain why Bottas' progress levelled off

Mercedes have explained why Valtteri Bottas’ rapid progress through the field in the Italian Grand Prix flattened out in the closing stages. Bottas had been the top performer on Friday and Saturday at Monza, setting the fastest time in the traditional one-hour qualifying session and then leading sprint qualifying throughout. However, apart from the three World Championship points he earned in sprint qualifying, the Finn’s good work amounted to nothing because he had to start the race from the back of the grid due to a number of his car’s engine parts having to be changed. The 32-year-old advanced through the field and following the crash that eliminated Max Verstappen and Lewis...
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