Hamilton-Verstappen battle promises thrilling F1 season

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won the Portuguese Grand Prix for a 97th career victory and extended his championship lead over Max Verstappen to eight points. The Mercedes driver started from second on the grid behind teammate Valtteri Bottas. Bottas finished third behind Verstappen’s Red Bull and took a bonus point for the fastest lap. Hamilton and Verstappen have been in the top two in all three races so far with Hamilton winning two of them. Bottas took pole to deny Hamilton a record-extending 100th but fell back after making a clean start.