Valtteri Bottas says he was expecting a collision with Max Verstappen after bravely hanging onto second place on the outside of the Red Bull at the first turn of the Monaco Grand Prix. Although Verstappen got the better launch, Bottas kept his foot in it executed a brilliant defence. The Finn's starts have not been excellent in 2019, costing him victories from pole position in China and Barcelona. Article continues under video Starting from second in Monte Carlo, he almost gave up the place to Verstappen, before he was eventually bumped down the order after making contact with the Dutchman in the pit-lane, perhaps realising Bottas' fears – albeit later than he had anticipated. Bottas...
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