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Bottas does not regret angry message to Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas does not believe he was too harsh in how he criticized Mercedes' strategy at the French Grand Prix, which he thinks cost him a chance at victory. Red Bull's decision to pit Max Verstappen a second time ultimately forced Mercedes to leave both Lewis Hamilton and Bottas out until the end on a one-stop strategy in an attempt to stay ahead. This ultimately cost Bottas a spot on the podium, as he was caught by Verstappen and then Sergio Perez in the closing laps as he lost grip on his old tyres.At one stage, as it dawned on him that he would not get a top three finish, Bottas sent an angry radio message to Mercedes. He said: "Why the f--- does no one listen to me when I say...
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