Bahrain Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle in F1 opener

Bahrain Grand Prix LIVE: Mercedes have it ALL to do as Lewis Hamilton starts fifth and George Russell is down in ninth… while Max Verstappen looks to duel with pole-sitter Charles Leclerc

Here is Sportsmail’s live blog for updates on the Bahrain Grand Prix as the Formula One season gets underway. 

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