It helped him, of course. If Vettel had got past, he would have scored more points. So, given the situation the top four were in, it was better for Lewis that Bottas rather than Vettel won. It's all very well talking about no. 1s/no. 2s, but that only works if you can guarantee both your cars will be running right at the front. If not, then what
Mercedes needs is someone who can take points from Vettel when Lewis can't.
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