Watch: Can Valtteri Bottas push for the Formula 1 world championship?

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Description: Will we get a Finish Formula 1 world champion? Valtteri Bottas looks likely to be Lewis Hamilton's closest rival in 2019. Here's a look at his profile so far.

03-05-2019 13:34

Matt Gretton

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Will we get a Finish Formula 1 world champion? Valtteri Bottas looks likely to be Lewis Hamilton's closest rival in 2019. Here's a look at his profile so far.

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