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Bottas race participation in doubt following back pains

Valtteri Bottas is a doubt for the Australian Grand Prix after suffering back pains during qualifying; the Williams Martini Racing driver had qualified sixth. The Finn appeared to be in some discomfort following the conclusion of qualifying at Albert Park, and was first taken to the medical centre before being transferred to hospital for checks. He will be analysed again on Sunday morning, with his participation in the race in question. It is believed he first experienced the pains during the second part of qualifying, when he felt the pain when braking his FW37. 'Valtteri has been down to the medical centre and he has been checked out,' said Williams Performance Chief Rob Smedley. 'He has...
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