VALTTERI BOTTAS has revealed he nearly QUIT Formula One after the infamous Sochi Grand Prix in 2018. Speaking on Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’, Bottas revealed: “Sochi 2018, that was a pretty tough race. “Straight after the race, I said I would not do it again.”. Immediately after the race, Bottas was seemingly forgiving of Mercedes’ decision. After the race in Russia, Hamilton said: “It is definitely a win on my list of wins that I am least proud of. In the same episode of Drive To Survive, Bottas revealed he is fighting to be an equal member of the Mercedes team and not just a ‘No2’. Bottas added: “If your team-mate wins and you are second, you feel like you lose.

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