RACE HIGHLIGHTS: Watch all the key moments from the Portuguese GP as Hamilton takes win 97
Lewis Hamilton was outpaced on Saturday when his team mate Valtteri Bottas beat him to pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix. But the seven-time world champion proved why he is such a serial winner when the lights went out on Sunday as he stormed to victory thanks to two crucial overtakes on Bottas and Max Verstappen.
The Mercedes man dropped to third after Verstappen got past him on an early Safety Car restart, but he fought back to re-take the position and then hunted down Bottas who was leading.
RACE REPORT: Hamilton takes victory in Portugal after crucial overtakes on Verstappen and Bottas
Once he got past the Finn, Hamilton never looked in trouble with neither Verstappen nor Bottas able to challenge him for the win.
Hit play on the video above to see all the key moments from win number 97 for Hamilton as he extends his early championship lead over Verstappen.
Next Up
Related Articles
Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP
Why Japanese car culture makes racing at Suzuka so special
BettingBest value early bets for the Japanese Grand Prix
What tyres will the teams and drivers have for Japan?
UnlockedHow Aston Martin and Honda are continuing to work ‘flat out’
AS IT HAPPENED: All the build-up ahead of the Japanese GP