Valtteri Bottas reckons a “massive bee” contributed to him not being able to pass Lewis Hamilton at the start of Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix. Bottas challenged Hamilton for the lead at the start of the race at the Sochi Autodrom and took to the outside line into Turn 2, but went over the exit kerb, allowing Hamilton to remain ahead. Bottas followed Hamilton through the opening phase of the race and inherited the lead when the Briton was handed two five-second time penalties for practice start violations. He went on to cruise clear of Max Verstappen to claim his second victory of the season. “Obviously I tried [to pass], as I knew the start was going to be the first...
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