F1: Valtteri Bottas’s ‘f*** you’ attitude excites fans and media

Finn’s win for Mercedes in Australia has sent a big message to his critics

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas celebrates his victory at the 2019 F1 Australian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas celebrates his victory at the 2019 F1 Australian Grand Prix
(Image credit: Charles Coates/Getty Images)

Valtteri Bottas not only won the first Formula 1 grand prix of 2019 but his dominance in Australia sent out a clear message to his team, rivals and critics.

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