RACE BY RACE
1 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX
When: March 28
Where: Sakhir
1 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2 Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3 Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
With Australia cancelled, the season began under the floodlights of Bahrain. And the battle between Verstappen and Hamilton set the tone for the year ahead. Max overtook Lewis three laps from the flag but did so off-track and was forced to give the place back.
2 EMILIA ROMAGNA GP
When: April 18
Where: Imola
1 Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
3 Lando Norris (McLaren)
Max vs Lewis round two. Heading into a damp first corner, Max ran wide which sent Hamilton bouncing over the kerbs to avoid contact. In his desire to reclaim lost ground, we witnessed a mistake from Lewis when he ran off at Tosa. Advantage Max.
3 PORTUGUESE GP
When: May 2
Where: Portimao
1 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2 Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3 Valtteri Bottas
