Valtteri Bottas was back in the zone, but a perfect score was exclusively reserved for one midfield runner in the Japanese Grand Prix driver ratings. Meanwhile, there are signs of encouragement but still work to do for Alexander Albon, plus there is high praise for Daniel Ricciardo. Not so much for Charles Leclerc. Here is the latest verdict from Late Braking… Valtteri Bottas: It’s been a while since Bottas has been in the zone across an entire race weekend but the Finn was on it in Japan and it helped him towards his first victory since Azerbaijan. Taking P1 in both practice sessions was an encouraging sign and this was backed up by out-qualifying his team-mate. He then proceeded...
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