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Valtteri Bottas: 'Massive bee' prevented first-lap F1 overtake on Lewis Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas has revealed a "massive bee" hitting his Formula 1 helmet impaired his vision when trying to overtake Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap of the Russian Grand Prix. Check out the Crash F1 YouTube channel - CLICK HERE
Bottas made a strong start from second on the grid in Sochi and tucked into Hamilton’s slipstream on the run down to Turn 2. The Finn broke too late as he attempted to overtake Hamilton around the outside, ultimately settling into second place. “Obviously I tried, as I knew the start was going to be the first opportunity, Bottas said. “I was compromised because there was a massive bee or something smashed into my visor, just before the braking and...
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