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Kimi Raikkonen: Valtteri Bottas clashes a bigger story because we're Finns

Kimi Raikkonen reckons on-track collisions between himself and Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas are made into bigger stories simply because both drivers share the same nationality.

The Finns have had a number of clashes in Formula One after finding themselves on the same piece of tarmac, with their most recent incident occurring at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Bottas Mercedes' clipped the kerbs at Turn 2 and hit Raikkonen on the opening lap in Baku, sending the Ferrari driver into the wall with damage.

While Raikkonen ultimately retired from the race, Bottas was able to stage a remarkable recovery drive from the back of the grid to claim second.