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Valtteri Bottas pips Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to victory in tame Abu Dhabi GP

VALTTERI BOTTAS held off Lewis Hamilton to win the season final in Abu Dhabi as as Mercedes underlined their Formula One dominance.

Brit Hamilton, who earlier this month was crowned world champion, appeared stronger in the second half of a tame, dull race.

Valtteri Bottas celebrates victory in the season finale, the Abu Dhabi F1 GP
Valtteri Bottas celebrates victory in the season finale, the Abu Dhabi F1 GP
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But pole winner Bottas largely looked in control as Mercedes again outclassed Ferrari, for whom Sebastian Vettel was a distant third.

Valtteri Bottas celebrates victory in the season finale, the Abu Dhabi F1 GP
Valtteri Bottas celebrates victory in the season finale, the Abu Dhabi F1 GP
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Runner-up Lewis Hamilton and third-placed Sebastian Vettel enjoy the moment with winner Valtteri Bottas
Runner-up Lewis Hamilton and third-placed Sebastian Vettel enjoy the moment with winner Valtteri Bottas
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Valtteri Bottas hails victory ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas hails victory ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton
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Lewis Hamilton came second in the last race but has plenty to celebrate overall
Lewis Hamilton came second in the last race but has plenty to celebrate overall
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Valtteri Bottas enjoys his champagne moment in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas enjoys his champagne moment in Abu Dhabi
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