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Mercedes explain what cost Bottas a chance at second in Portugal

Article To news overview © Mercedes Valtteri Bottas had to settle for third place at the Portuguese Grand Prix due to a sensor problem, with Mercedes explaining what exactly happened to the Finn in their latest YouTube video. The Finn led the early stages of the race before being passed by race winner Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Just when it seemed Bottas would take the fight to the Red Bull driver for second, his pace dropped off. Mercedes motorsport strategy director James Vowles explained the problem in the team's latest YouTube video, stating one of the sensors was giving inaccurate readings. “On lap 54 of the race, Valtteri, coming to the start/finish straight, lost straight...
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