Valtteri Bottas says Charles Leclerc has proven himself to be a tough racer, but backed the Ferrari driver to keep it up after a fraught battle with Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc was shown the black and white flag after pushing Hamilton wide at the Roggia Chicane as he looked to keep hold of first place, and was perhaps lucky not to pick up a time penalty. Article continues under video Hamilton railed against the decision post-race, hitting out at inconsistency from the stewards, but Bottas backed Leclerc's right to stand his ground. "I heard some talk in the press conference but I have no clue what happened," Bottas said when pushed for thoughts on Hamilton...
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