A case of what might've been for Valtteri Bottas.

For the third time in three races Max Verstappen comes either first or second. First last time out, second here in Portugal.

He gets a bonus point though as he snatches the fastest lap away from Valtteri Bottas right at the end.

Lewis Hamilton, for the 97th time in his career, wins a grand prix. The key moment came with a brilliant overtake to get ahead of Valtteri Bottas.

That's two wins and a second place in the first three races of the season.

The reigning champion is going to take some beating in 2021.

Mercedes: "So both Valtteri and Verstappen have pitted for soft tyres. They are both going for fastest lap."

Hamilton: "Should we?"

Mercedes: "Always worth a try..."

Hamilton: "Nah."

Final lap. Bottas has fastest lap at the moment.

Hamilton is asked if he fancies a pit stop to get the 1 fastest lap point, but opts against it, rather not risking his race win.

Now Max Verstappen pits in that attempt for the fastest lap.

Remember, we were in a similar position last year at Silverstone when Hamilton's tyres went pop on the last lap and Verstappen, who pitted to try to get the fastest lap, missed out on a potential victory.

George: Been a good midfield battle but at the front, I'd describe this race as one that promised and threatened a lot, but ultimately not delivered very much.

Karararen: The ups and downs of this race really emphasises how close the field has got.

A late dive into the pits for Valtteri Bottas in an attempt to get the fastest lap bonus point. He will have a couple of chances.

Daniel Ricciardo is still on course for a point after qualifying 10th. It could get better as he's close to Carlos Sainz, but also worse as he's only just ahead of Pierre Gasly.

"OK Checo, let's go for this next lap. Battery is in a good window. It will be mode two."

Jolyon Palmer
Former Renault driver on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

What do you do as Red Bull? Do you leave it as a carrot dangling there and hope they fluff the pit stop or Bottas doesn't fire the tyres up and Perez can come through for a shock podium?

"Keep pushing hard, Valtteri. We might get the opportunity of a free stop."

We were treated to two thrillers to start the season, the drama of this one looks to have come early today and it's been routine and flawless from Lewis Hamilton from the moment he went around the outside of Valtteri Bottas to take the lead 45 minutes ago.

"Feels like I'm slow on the straights."

He missed out on pole position number 100, but, barring a late tyre or engine disaster, Lewis Hamilton is going to get to race win number 97.

If he keeps winning, number 98 could be at Barcelona next week, 99 at Monaco and 100 at Azerbaijan.

Kimi Raikkonen has given his version of events after the Finn collided with Alfa Romeo team-mate Antonio Giovinazzi early doors.

“Unfortunately it was my mistake," Raikkonen said. "I got it wrong and drove into Antonio.

"The front wing got stuck under the car and I could only go straight in the gravel. The only upside was that Antonio did not get any damage.”

Image source, Reuters

Jolyon Palmer
Former Renault driver on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

I think Hamilton will have a go for this [fastest lap] maybe on the last lap of the race. Lewis can have a chance to beat that, as can Verstappen and as can Bottas. We'll have a mini-qualifying session for the last eight laps.

Who's going to get the extra point for fastest lap? Sergio Perez holds it at the moment as he's the only one on the softs after being the last to ditch their original boots.

"Keep this up, mate. The pace is strong."