The world championship may have evaded him but this was a statement of intent for 2018 from Sebastian Vettel as he controlled the race from start to finish. The German was angry with himself after "chickening out" at Turn One on his final Qualifying lap, a mistake which cost him a fifth pole position of the season. But he immediately made amends on Sunday, using the same piece of tarmac to squeeze past Valtteri Bottas at the start in the race's decisive move. With little to split Ferrari and Mercedes on pace, Vettel managed to stretch out his lead over Bottas at crucial moments to ensure he was never really threatened, despite rarely being more than two seconds ahead. A first win...
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