Hamilton wins Spanish GP forward of Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton beat Max Verstappen in an exhilarating duel to win the Spanish Grand Prix and enhance his championship lead over his high rival on Sunday.
Verstappen’s Red Bull edged the pole-sitting Hamilton to the primary curve to grab the early lead.

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But Mercedes’ use of two pit stops to provide Hamilton more energizing tires down the ultimate stretch paid off and allowed him to overhaul the Dutchman with six laps remaining.
Hamilton adopted his a hundredth profession pole on Saturday by taking his 98th profession win. He additionally tied Michael Schumacher’s mark of six victories on the Spanish Grand Prix.
Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas steered his Mercedes to a third-place end.