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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Spanish Grand Prix LIVE: F1 latest updates and result from the race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Photograph: POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton Is Planning To Stay In F1 Next Year

Lewis Hamilton beat Max Verstappen in a thrilling duel to win the Spanish Grand Prix and increase his championship lead over his top rival on Sunday.

Verstappen’s Red Bull edged the pole-sitting Hamilton to the first curve to snatch the early lead. But Mercedes’ use of two pit stops to give Hamilton fresher tires down the final stretch paid off and allowed him to overtake the Dutchman with six laps remaining.

Hamilton followed his 100th career pole on Saturday by taking his 98th career win. He also tied Michael Schumacher’s mark of six victories at the Spanish Grand Prix.Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas steered his Mercedes to a third-place finish. Follow the race reaction below:

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