Mercedes' decision to ask Valtteri Bottas to move aside for Lewis Hamilton in the Russian Grand Prix has predictably caused uproar in Formula 1 discussion and on social media, with fans condemning the Silver Arrows' decision and calling on Liberty Media to outlaw team orders. Bottas was, understandably, less than amused at being sacrificed for Hamilton's benefit, especially as the Finn had beaten his teammate fair and square to pole position and had controlled the opening half of the race. Speaking afterwards, Bottas found the call to let Hamilton pass "confusing" and claimed he "didn't expect it". But should he really have been so surprised? After this year's Hungarian...
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