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Bottas rues ‘eventful and short’ race after multiple incidents
Valtteri Bottas expressed his frustration with the Japanese Grand Prix, describing it as an eventful and short race due to multiple incidents. Starting from 16th on the grid, he was hit by Esteban Ocon at the first corner, resulting in front wing damage and a puncture. Despite the hectic pit stop, Bottas managed to avoid being lapped by the Safety Car. While battling with Logan Sargeant, the Williams driver made an error at the hairpin and collided with Bottas, sending him into the barrier. As a result, Alfa Romeo decided to retire the car, marking Bottas’ second consecutive race without finishing. The Finnish driver also mentioned significant damage to the suspension and a hole on the sidepod, rendering the car undrivable.
Source: RacingNews 365
