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Today is the fifth anniversary of Valtteri Bottas’s best performance in F1 – powered by porridge.
Lewis Hamilton captured pole position at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne in 2019, his sixth consecutive pole at Albert Park. Although he finished second in the race, it marked a significant victory for his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas, who outperformed Hamilton on track. This victory signified a resurgence for Bottas, who had faced criticism in the previous season for being labeled as “Hamilton’s wingman.” Bottas’s win was fueled by a no-nonsense performance, leading to a dominant victory and a memorable post-race message. Despite Hamilton’s strong performance in subsequent races, Bottas’s achievement in Melbourne went down in history with his fastest lap point. For the latest news, views, and analysis on Formula 1, check out RacingNews365’s YouTube channel with expert coverage of the thrilling 24-race calendar.