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Hamilton backed 'nice guy' Bottas as new Mercedes teammate
Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton supported Mercedes' decision to hire Valtteri Bottas early on and the team can hope for fewer fireworks between their drivers this season, boss Toto Wolff says.