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Bottas: 'I was definitely hoping for more'
Valtteri Bottas admits his maiden season with Mercedes fell short of his own expectations, and forces the Finn to step up his game in 2018 to retain his plum drive. Bottas' contribution to his teams' Constructors' title included two wins compared to nine for team mate and world champion Lewis Hamilton. "Only two wins unfortunately," he told The National ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi. "I was definitely hoping for more like I said, but I am glad I have proven myself and the team signed me up again for next year. Bottas performance in Brazil 'embarrassing' - Villeneuve "Next year’s going to be the same thing. I need to again prove if I am going to stay with the...
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