MONZA, Italy -- Valtteri Bottas says the Mercedes he took to second place at the Italian Grand Prix felt better than it has done all year, but believes the world champions would be foolish to think its performance signals a monumental shift in the title race.
Lewis Hamilton led Bottas home in a dominant one-two for the German manufacturer, with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel a distant third. Rain on Saturday had caught the Ferraris out and forced them to start from the third row and, once Bottas cleared Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon, the Finn remained comfortable until the chequered flag.