Valtteri Bottas slump was Mercedes’ only 2018 flaw

The only flew in Mercedes’ title-winning 2018 season was the performance of Valtteri Bottas, according to F1 sporting director Ross Brawn. “The only slight flaw, if there can be one in a season like this, was the performance of Valtteri Bottas. The result was that he (Bottas) seemed rather out of sorts by the end of the campaign," Brawn said. Bottas admitted he wanted to “just disappear” after a disappointing season. "I definitely feel a bit drained at the moment, and it is difficult to see many positives from the year," said the Finn.

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