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The 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix was an eye-opener to many, especially Red Bull. There were split strategies, on-track overtakes and action throughout the field, here are a few key takeouts from this weekend’s Grand Prix.
The Brit’s crucial overtakes on Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas allowed him to take victory at Portimao. The Dutchman finished in second with the Finn rounding off the podium in third.
The Finn clinched his 17th Formula 1 pole position in Saturday’s qualifying session. Bottas will line up with a clear view into turn one at the start of Sunday’s 2021 F1 Portuguese Grand Prix.
The first leg of the Iberian Peninsula double-header comes in the form of the Portuguese Grand Prix held at the Portimao Circuit.
Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton secured pole position ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with the Red Bull pairing of Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen in second and third respectively.
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