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After engine problems Bottas sees "perfect result" for Mercedes

Valtteri Bottas' car was in bits just minutes before the start of qualifying in Saudi Arabia. His Mercedes engine had a problem after the third free practice session, and the team needed to change the power unit entirely.  Mechanics from Hamilton's side of the garage joined Bottas' team to work on the problem caused by a fuel leak. In the end, Bottas made it out of the garage in time for the green light at the start of Q1. But the Finn reported an engine issue towards the end of that session.  Misfire Bottas said his engine misfired and he actually stopped at the end of the pitlane. He required his team to push him to his place in the pits. It's possible that the car ran out of fuel....
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