During the race VN Emilija Romanje It's in Imola Bottas collided hard with George Russell, a Williams racer, after which there was a tumultuous exchange of words and gestures between the two. Since then, Bottas has had no contact with Russell.
"I read his statement on social media. We didn’t talk, for me the thing is over and I’m sure it’s over for him too. George has apologized and it's time to leave this matter behind,”Is at a press conference in Portimão racer Mercedesa told colleagues from Formula1.nl. However, Bottas spoke with the team boss Toto Wolff. "It was a short conversation. We finished the race by forgetting it as soon as possible and focusing on the next one."
Although they were in this season brought only two races, seems to have Bottas this year at Mercedes role again another racer. However, he does not want to write off the title yet and therefore does not see himself as the second racer for Hamilton. "The year is still long. I am lagging behind now and I would like to reduce that lag. So my goal for this season is clear,”So the Finn, who is flirting with the title of champion, even though he resigned in Imoli scored 28 points trailing Hamilton after two races.