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Bottas wins again in Russia, Hamilton is penalised

Valtteri Bottas has won the Russian GP, his first victory since round one of this season, taking advantage of Lewis Hamilton's penalty for a pre-race infringement. Heading to the grid chasing his record-equalling 91st grand prix win, pole sitter Lewis Hamilton caught the attention of the stewards when he practiced a start outside the designated area. The Brit was under investigation as he took his place on the grid. Hamilton on the soft tyres made a great getaway but found himself under pressure from Bottas as the Finn used the tow to close up on his team-mate and challenge for the lead. Trying to pass around the outside, Bottas put wheels off the track and Hamilton stayed ahead....
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