Bottas wins in Turkey as Verstappen takes Championship lead

Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas converted pole position into victory at the Turkish Grand Prix with the Red Bull duo of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez completing the podium. Verstappen’s title rival Lewis Hamilton finished fifth meaning the Dutchman now leads the World Championship.

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Bottas on pole for Turkish GP as fastest driver Hamilton takes grid penalty

Lewis Hamilton topped qualifying for the Turkish GP but it is team-mate Valtteri Bottas who will start on pole due to the championship leader’s grid penalty, with Max Verstappen moved up to the front row. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start third after a superb session.

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Carlos Sainz to start Turkish GP from the back due to engine change

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz will start from the back of the grid in this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix as a result of penalties for exceeding his engine allocation. Team mate Charles Leclerc started at the back for the previous race in Russia for the same reason.

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Turkish Grand Prix rejoins 2021 F1 Calendar

The Turkish Grand Prix has been added once again to the 2021 Formula 1 race calendar replacing the Singapore Grand Prix. The Turkish Grand Prix had previously been added to the calendar but was then removed due to Covid-19 travel restrictions however it will now host round 16 of the championship.

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Switzerland on verge of last 16 after Shaqiri double downs Turkey

Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice to lead Switzerland to a 3-1 win against Turkey in their Euro 2020 Group A match that kept their hopes of reaching the knockouts alive. Turkey exit the competition after a third straight defeat while the Swiss hope to progress to the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams after finishing level with second-placed Wales on four points

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