HIGHLIGHTS: Watch all the action from the Spanish GP as Hamilton beats Verstappen to victory
Max Verstappen got the better start in the Spanish Grand Prix, blasting past polesitter Lewis Hamilton off the line and into the lead at Turn 1 – but it was the reigning world champion who had the last laugh, pulling off a brilliant two-stop strategy to take victory from his title rival.
The two drivers were battling hard throughout the race, as Mercedes pulled a surprise to pit Hamilton for a second stop, and the Brit then made the strategy work with some brilliant laps and what turned out to be a fairly straightforward pass on Verstappen in the final few laps of the race.
RACE REPORT: Late pass secures Hamilton victory in Spain after race-long battle with Verstappen
It was a tense, nailbiting race as the two title contenders duked it out at a track the drivers all know so well, but ultimately it was Hamilton who emerged on top to take his third win of the season.
If you missed any of the action, hit play on the video above to see all the key moments from the race.
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