Doornbos hopeful: 'Then Verstappen can fight Hamilton'
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The Russian Grand Prix has so far only been won by a Mercedes driver and it seems unlikely that this will change in 2020. According to Robert Doornbos, there is no other winner to be expected.
The Russian GP has been on the calendar since 2014 and has been dominated by Mercedes ever since. Robert Doornbos, therefore, expects little spectacle during the race in Russia, where Valtteri Bottas might be able to ensure a good result.
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''Normally this is another 'walk in the park' for Mercedes. This circuit suits Mercedes better than Red Bull Racing and so Verstappen will not compete for pole position in qualifying. However, he has already proved this season that something can really be possible in the race, but then Red Bull will have to take a risk with the setup. If you don't lose too much speed in the corners with less downforce, it can be an exciting race," says Doornbos to NU.nl.
The former F1 driver also gives Bottas good chances. ''Sochi is known as one of Bottas' favourite circuits. I would like to give him another victory, because in Mugello he also drove a perfect weekend for a long time. If Bottas rides for Lewis Hamilton, then maybe Verstappen can fight Lewis," Doornbos is hopeful.