Lewis Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix to further extend his championship lead after Mercedes told Valtteri Bottas to move out of his team-mate’s way. Bottas continued to lead only for the former Williams driver, who started this race 110 points behind Hamilton, to be denied his opening win of the year after he was ordered aside. Bottas moved to the right and Hamilton remained on the racing line to assume the net lead. Mercedes chief strategist, James Vowles, was on Bottas’ radio to explain their decision. In the closing laps, Bottas was back on the radio, suggesting he should switch places with Hamilton.

Source: Irish Examiner September 30, 2018 12:56 UTC