SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Finland's Valtteri Bottas celebrated the first Formula One victory of his career at the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday after jumping both Ferraris at the start and then holding his nerve over the tense closing laps. Vettel now has 86 points after the opening four races with triple champion Hamilton, a winner in China, second on 73 and Bottas third with 63. After an aborted start, with Fernando Alonso's McLaren breaking down on the formation lap, Bottas seized the lead from third on the grid. I thought there would be an opportunity on the back straight," said Vettel, winner of two of the first three races for his resurgent Italian team. Canadian rookie Lance Stroll finally reached the finish line after three retirements in a row and took 11th place for Williams.

Source: The Star April 30, 2017 13:59 UTC