Bottas gets big grid penalty from stewards for Belgian GP

2021-08-01 16:56:03 by GPblog.com

Valtteri Bottas has received a five-place grid penalty from the stewards in Hungary. The Mercedes driver caused several drivers to retire on the opening lap after braking late.

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Bottas gets big grid penalty from stewards for Belgian GP

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