The fierce battle at Portimão between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen that was everyone expected – and was indeed hoping for - didn't pan out although the Mercedes driver's afternoon was anything but a Sunday drive in the Algarve countryside.
Check out our recap in pictures of the action in the 2021 Portuguese GP.
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Nicolas Todt (FRA) Driver Manager with Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari and Charlotte Sine (MON).
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team and Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Grid atmosphere - drivers as the grid observes the national anthem.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren on the grid with Michael Italiano (AUS) McLaren Performance Coach.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the grid with Bradley Scanes (GBR) Red Bull Racing Physio and Performance Coach.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Nico Rosberg (GER) Spy Sports F1 on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Stefano Domenicali (ITA) Formula One President and CEO on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the grid.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 leads at the start of the race.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521 at the start of the race.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B at the start of the race.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21 at the start of the race.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing C41 with a broken front wing.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 leads at the start of the race.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing C41 with a broken front wing.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing retired from the race with a broken front wing.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
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02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT02 makes a pit stop.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21 makes a pit stop.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL35M.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing C41.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing C41.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL35M makes a pit stop.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21 leads team mate Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT02 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL35M battle for position.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore 1st place Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore 1st place Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, 2nd place Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and 3rd place Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1.
02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
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02.05.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Portuguese Grand Prix, Portimao, Portugal, Race Day.
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