FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 25, 2021 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during qualifying REUTERS/Anton Vaganov
(Reuters) - Last year's race winner Valtteri Bottas will start Sunday's Russian Grand Prix from 16th place after Mercedes changed his car's engine and power unit components.
Mercedes said it was "taking a tactical opportunity", with Red Bull's championship leader Max Verstappen already at the back of the field due to engine penalties.
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