Winless Bottas hoping to start over in Abu Dhabi

Formula One F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix - Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil - November 10, 2018 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton who qualified in pole position alongside teammate Valtteri Bottas who qualified in third position after the qualifying session REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

LONDON (Reuters) - Valtteri Bottas had hoped victory in Abu Dhabi a year ago would set him up for a season of success but, 20 races on and despite his Mercedes team again scooping both Formula One titles, it remains his last win.

The 29-year-old Finn has one last chance to avoid a season's blank, a rarity when driving a title-winning car, and travels to the Yas Marina circuit next week ready to start over with 2019 in mind.