GPI 2017 Russian Grand Prix | Page 12

BOTTAS WINS But in the end, realistically, it was one or two laps too short for the Vettel as he never quite got a good chance to seriously attack Bottas who kept cool and composed, absorbed the pressure to take well deserved first grand prix victory. The Finn said afterwards, “It’s been quite a while, more than 80 races, but worth the wait, well worth the learning curve. This strange opportunity came to me over the winter and I have to thank the team for making this possible. We need to keep pushing, keep finishing with both cars one and two. I’m very happy.”