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Vettel on the start, strategy and Massa

Sebastian Vettel got hit by a triple whammy in Russia on Sunday as he lost the race because of the start, strategy and Felipe Massa. The Ferrari driver started the 52-lap race from pole position, his first since 2015. However, he wasn't P1 for very long, out-dragged by Valtteri Bottas through the first corner. 'Our start was probably a match with Valtteri but maybe he gained a bit at the beginning but he had a massive tow,' he explained. 'I defended the inside but by the time we approached braking he was already in front and able to shut the door on me.  'So well done, that's where he won the race and then he did a superb first stint. 'He was very quick all race so, as I said, man of...
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