14 Mar 2015

Injured Bottas to miss Oz GP?

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<b>'SUFFERING WITH HIS BACK'</b> Williams' Valtteri Bottas could miss the season-opening 2015 Australian GP. <i>Image: AP / Rob Griffith</i>

MELBOURNE, Australia - Williams driver Valtteri Bottas was taken to hospital suffering from back pain after qualifying for the 2015 Australian GP on Saturday (March 14) and could be in doubt for the season-opening race.

Bottas, who qualified sixth at Albert Park, felt lower back pain during the session and was undergoing precautionary checks at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital, his Formula 1 team.

A spokeswoman said his condition would be assessed at the track before the Australian GP.

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