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Bottas had to take care of his gearbox: "I saw Lewis in my mirrors"

Valtteri Bottas already recorded his first victory of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Despite leading every lap of the race for the first time in his career, it's a victory that didn't come easy. Due to gearbox problems, the Finn had to stay away from the kerbs, but also keep his biggest competitor behind him: Lewis Hamilton. The gearbox After Max Verstappen retired, it seemed like it would be an easier race for Mercedes but the team suddenly had to get back to work. A sensor near the gearbox indicated that there were big problems after Lance Stroll had failed earlier with the same equipment. Bottas had to shift down a gear. "That was dangerous because I could still see Lewis in my...
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