Mercedes driver and four-time defending champion Lewis Hamilton has continued his current winning streak by beating out his opponents at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi. While the British driver started out at second place on the grid, help from teammate Valtteri Bottas, who allowed Hamilton to overtook him and then defended him from Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, saw Hamilton finish in first place.
Hamilton has further increased his current lead in this year’s F1 world championship to 50 points after he claimed his latest victory with the help of some Mercedes tactics. Russian president Vladimir Putin was present at the event, and sat next to former F1 racer Bernie Ecclestone, despite arriving late to the Sochi Autodrom.
Bottas, who started in first on the grid, was reportedly unhappy that he’d been ordered to give up a potential victory as e came in 2.5 seconds behind Hamilton to claim second place. Vettel came in third, and Hamilton’s point-lead over the German extended even further.
Hamilton’s latest win is his third in Russia, and his fifth in six races, making a total of 70 in his career so far, and it looks like the British racer may just take the title again this year.
Kimi Raikkonen came in fourth for Ferrari just ahead of Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who was celebrating his 21st birthday, and managed to climb ahead of the pack with an impressive driver after starting at 19th place on the grid.
| # | Site | Bonus | Bet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ladbrokes |  | 5/5 | 100% Match up to $250 | Bet now Review |
| 2 |  | Palmerbet | | 4.9/5 | 100% Match Bonus | Bet now |
| 3 |  | Picklebet | | 4.8/5 | Login to see promotions | Bet now |
More About Fred Johnson
Fred Johnson is an avid sports betting enthusiast and a qualified journalist. He discovered online betting while at college, and it piqued his interest. Fred has found a way to combine his love of sports and betting with his journalism career, and he always has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in every arena. He’s not only keen on sports of all kinds, he is set on providing readers with an unbalanced, unbiased view of what’s going on in the world. He’s a valuable member of the australianbettingsites.org team, and brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
View Posts - Visit WebsiteYou May Also Like:
George Russell Says No Rivalry With Hamilton
It seems as if George Russell is poised to be more of a true teammate, instead of a rival, to fellow Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. Speaking ahead of the weekend’s ….
Hamilton Reveals Plans To Change His Surname
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has announced his decision to change his name to include the original surname of his mother, namely Larbalestier. According to the seven-time F1 world champion, he ….
Drivers Accuse F1 Of Warped Priorities
Formula 1’s FIA has now been accused outright of having put entertainment ahead of the rules at last year’s controversial Abu Dhabi season finale. Aston Martin drivers Lance Stroll and ….
F1 Sprint Races Threatened By Money Row
F1 sprint races could soon be a thing of the past due to a low budget cap in the sport. While Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali and motorsport MD Ross ….
Bottas Says Lewis Hamilton Deserved To Win
Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas says teammate Lewis Hamilton “deserved” to win at Abu Dhabi and be crowned world champion for the eighth time. Hamilton was overtaken by Red Bull’s ….