Bottas reveals ‘only explanation’ of Saudi horror show

Valtteri Bottas believes damage sustained early in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the "only explanation" behind his Formula 1 horror show. The Alfa Romeo driver started 14th on the grid, but endured a torrid race in Jeddah, struggling for grip and pace on all three tyres compounds, made three pitstops and came home as the only car lapped, in 18th place, more than one minute down on 17th placed Lando Norris. And the Finn is sure that only damage sustained in the opening laps can explain his lack of pace, on a weekend teammate Zhou Guanyu held a comfortable…

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