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Bottas unfazed by ‘big gap' to Hamilton
Lagging behind Lewis Hamilton in Friday's second practice in Melbourne, Valtteri Bottas admits it is a 'big gap' but not one that has his worried. On Friday the Finn took on Hamilton in a competitive situation for the first time as Mercedes team-mates. While Hamilton was quickest on the day, a 1:23.620, Bottas was third fastest and almost six-tenths of a second off the pace. However, the former Williams driver is confident he will find time overnight. “Yeah, it is a big gap,” Bottas said. “But I'm not worried yet. 'It's only Friday practice and my first proper practice in a race weekend with the team. “I am allowing myself time to work on things, and I'm sure for tomorrow I can...
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