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Lauda: The first win is the hardest
Valtteri Bottas waited 81 races for his first Formula One win to come along but it will get easier for the Finn after Sunday's success in Russia, according to former world champion Niki Lauda. 'To win the first grand prix…is always the most difficult one,' the retired triple champion and non-executive chairman of Bottas's Mercedes team, told reporters. 'This I know out of my own experience. So every one that comes next, for him his life is easier. He has proven that he can win. 'As soon as you win the first grand prix, a big load comes off,' added the Austrian, who was surprised Ferrari did not win in Sochi given their race pace and having both cars starting on the front row....
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