The Finn was 0.097 seconds quicker than Hamilton, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen third nearly 0.5secs behind. They will do so as long as Red Bull do not out-score them by 34 points. But a messy lap by Hamilton on the final runs gave Bottas a chance and he grabbed it with both hands. I knew I had to push in the last lap and it’s a great feeling when you get those.”. Hamilton said: “Valtteri did a great job and it was a poor lap from myself. His result will pile further pressure on Albon, who is under threat of losing his Red Bull drive at the end of the season.

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