Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was second in an action-packed race, which started after 14 of the 20 drivers took a knee on the grid in an anti-racism statement.
Lando Norris, in a McLaren, secured a first-ever podium finish in third, ahead of world champion and fellow Briton Lewis Hamilton in the second Mercedes.
Hamilton received a three-place grid penalty at the start and then a five-second penalty in the race.
“Lewis was really quick today but I managed to keep it together. No better way to start the season,” said Bottas of a race held behind closed doors.
Leclerc, one of six drivers who opted not to take a knee on the grid, had started in seventh place.
“It’s a huge surprise, but a good one. I think we did everything perfect today – we had a bit of luck, but it’s part of the race too. That was the goal, to take every opportunity,” he said.
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