Mercedes: "Reminder that these drivers also have emotions and dreams"

After the double time penalty for Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas won the Russian Grand Prix with ease. Bottas has reaffirmed his stance, and is adament that he will not give up his battle, ever!

The fact that he not only focuses on criticism from analysts or former drivers in the media, but also random messages on the internet, is evident from the following tweet from the Mercedes team. Bottas reacted to an anonymous person who said the Finn would just let Hamilton win again.

"If I had that mindset, I would never have had a chance in my career. Won't give up!," said Bottas. According to Mercedes, "a good reminder that these drivers are real people, with real emotions and dreams".