2021 Turkish Grand Prix - Bottas wins as Hamilton struggles
ISTANBUL – Valtteri Bottas promised that he will at least win two races before leaving Mercedes to Alfa Romeo next seaaon. It all proved in the rain-soaked race at Turkish Grand Prix (10/10). The 32 year-old Finn holds his nerves from the pressure by Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen who finished 2nd to retake championship lead.
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) was handed a ten-grid penalty after switching to new engine power unit. Hamilton went on to relinquish his championship lead to Verstappen who 2nd in the race as Hamilton finished 5th.
- The title fight continues until the end?
With six races to go, Verstappen currently leads Hamilton by six points. The final six races will take place in the Americas (Brazil, Mexico and United States) and in Middle East (Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi)