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Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas in Friday practice

Lewis Hamilton set the pace on the opening day of track action at the Spanish Grand Prix, while Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled to show their full potential.

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The mistakes and moments of brilliance defining F1's title battle

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have both gained and lost points through their actions on the race track. Here's a look at the tiny margins defining their developing title fight.

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PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX

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Hamilton vs. Verstappen is getting better with every race

It wasn't a classic, but the Portuguese Grand Prix showed the mutual respect developing between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and just how closely matched the two drivers could be all season.

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Hamilton makes race-winning pass on Bottas

Raikkonen race over after Giovinazzi collision

Report: Hamilton beats Verstappen, Bottas at Portimao

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PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX

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Bottas on pole without being fastest at Portimao

After a disastrous Emilia Romagna Grand Prix two weeks ago, Valtteri Bottas bounced back at the first opportunity to take pole position for Saturday's Portuguese Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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Hamilton, Verstappen set for tight fight again at Portuguese Grand Prix

For the third race weekend this season, it looks like a close battle is brewing between Mercedes and Red Bull -- which should mean another box office Lewis Hamilton-Max Verstappen tussle.

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The unanswered questions ahead of the third round of the 2021 F1 season

Ahead of the Portuguese Grand Prix, ESPN's F1 editorial team takes a look at some of the main questions arising from the 2021 season so far.

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Will F1's new sprint qualifying format improve the show?

Formula One has decided to shake up its qualifying format at three races this year in a bid to improve the show. We take a look at what's changing and whether it will have the desired effect...

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