RACE REPORT
Prior to the start, Fernando Alonso was ruled out of the race on the formation
lap. the Spaniard complained of a charge issues and though a resets were
attempted he was forced to pull over and stop at the pit lane entrance.
When the race eventually got going Bottas roared past and into the lead ahead
of the two Ferraris. Behind them Hamilton was trying to hold fourth from Red Bull
Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo. The pair banged wheels and Ricciardo was sent slightly
wide. That allowed Max Verstappen to slip past his team-mate down the inside and
also gave Williams’ Felipe Massa the opportunity to pass the Australian.