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F1i poll: Did Valtteri Bottas jump the start in Austria?

Valtteri Bottas shot off the grid faster than the speed of the green lights yesterday in Austria.

While the FIA insists the Finn did not jump the start, according to their sensor readings, not everyone believes that to be true, including Sebastian Vettel.

F1's data logs reveals that Bottas reacted within 0.201 seconds of the lights turning green, but a bit of forensic work conducted by some devoted fans has a lot of people doubting the data.

What do you think?

We certainly don't want to take anything away from Valtteri's well-deserved win yesterday, but do you believe he jumped the start of the Austrian Grand Prix ?

 

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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