Lewis Hamilton made delivering on diversity a priority as Mercedes showed off the car that could power him to a record eighth Formula One title this season.
Lando Norris beats Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to take pole position for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix in a hectic wet session. BBC Sport
The race was effectively decided when Verstappen overtook Hamilton on Lap 53 but went too wide on a turn and off-track limits, so he had to give Hamilton the position back, as he risked a time penalty.
When Lewis Hamilton pulls down his visor for Sundayβs Bahrain Grand Prix, he will know that it could be the beginning of the end.During the off-season, and following months of negotiations, Hamilton..
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Facts and figures ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, as Lewis Hamilton sets out on his quest to become an eight-time world champion - a feat not matched by any driver.
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