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Lewis Hamilton defended by former teammate Valtteri Bottas after Nelson Piquet racism row, while Finnish star explains friendship and signed naked photo
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F1 – Verstappen grabs his first pole position at the Hungaroring ahead of Bottas and Hamilton | Federation Internationale de l'Automobile
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Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to 'best F1 team-mate' Valtteri Bottas after Mercedes exit confirmed | F1 News
![I try to avoid that negativity" - Valtteri Bottas unbothered by comparisons with Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton - The SportsRush I try to avoid that negativity" - Valtteri Bottas unbothered by comparisons with Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton - The SportsRush](https://cdn-wp.thesportsrush.com/2021/01/e62f5eda-valtteri-bottas-lulu.jpg)
I try to avoid that negativity" - Valtteri Bottas unbothered by comparisons with Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton - The SportsRush
![Mercedes warn Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas they will be handed 'red cards' if relationship turns sour Mercedes warn Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas they will be handed 'red cards' if relationship turns sour](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/formula-1/2019/04/29/TELEMMGLPICT000195528689_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bq456NClK94pIxquvWNCm5Pu7GYVl_g2h9UY2Zwz2CsSQ.jpeg)
Mercedes warn Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas they will be handed 'red cards' if relationship turns sour
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