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The first Formula 1 race of the 2021 season is here, with the Bahrain Grand Prix where Max Verstappen will be starting from pole position. The Dutchman has been quick all weekend, but Lewis Hamilton starts second and will be breathing down the Red Bull driver's neck as he aims to retain his F1 world championship. The race begins at 17:00 CEST and we'll have updates before the race and during it on this Bahrain Grand Prix live blog, with the most recent entires at the top.