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Valtteri Bottas only wants to win Sunday as he is the fastest of the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver says he's not interested in a gift from his teammate and world champion Lewis Hamilton
"I do not have to win if the win is given to me," he said. declared Bottas at the approach of the Brazilian Grand Prix against Accident . "I want to win because I'm the best driver."
During the Russian Grand Prix, Bottas was ordered to give Hamilton the lead, which has extended his lead at the World Cup against Sebastian Vettel. Also in other races, the Finn was on the sidelines to increase the chances of the Briton.
Hamilton won his fifth world title in Mexico two weeks ago. For the last Grand Prix of the year, he has nothing at stake.
Inverse Motorsport Hamilton declares that he does not intend to give the benefit to Bottas. "The team will not pass the call and Valtteri would not do well to win this way."
Bottas has a good sense of the race at Interlagos
Mercedes may last step of the season to win the constructor's title. The German team has a big advantage of 55 points on Ferrari. Bottas (227 points) is still involved with Kimi Räikkönen (236) and Max Verstappen (216) in the battle for third place behind Hamilton and Vettel.
"We arrive in Brazil with the certainty of being able to win the race," says Bottas. "It gives a positive feeling, we want to be as good as we can."
This is only if Ferrari wins 13 points over Mercedes at Interlagos that the title of champion of the constructors is not decided yet. "We know that there is a good chance we can win the title here," said Bottas, who has not won a race this year.
"It's not easy for me to beat Lewis here, that goes for every game. I'll also have to keep the red cars and the Red Bulls behind me, but I feel good."
The first two free practice sessions of the Brazilian Grand Prix start on Friday at 14h and 18h. On Saturdays at 3:00 pm, there will be a training session, followed by qualifying at 18:00. The lights turn green for the race Sunday at 18h10
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