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Wolff backs Bottas: Entertaining how quickly others call Masi

Article To news overview © Mercedes Toto Wolff believes Valtteri Bottas' three-place grid penalty was harsh given the Finn's track record, but at least the Mercedes team principal believes it's entertaining how quick others are in jumping on the radio to complain about issues. The Finn finished with the second fastest time in qualifying, however he'll start from fifth on the grid after he was sanctioned for spinning in the pit lane during FP2. Bottas stated he thought the decision was harsh, something that was backed by Wolff, who at least got a chuckle from how quickly other teams were in reporting the matter to race director Michael Masi. "First of all it is highly entertaining how...
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