April 2021 45 www.bahrainthismonth.com/gallery bystander There were fireworks both on and off the track during the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen in a thrilling duel in the desert. Over 56 gruelling laps, the British seven-times World Champion somehow kept his Mercedes ahead of the faster Red Bull to claim his fifth win in the Kingdom, another outright record for the man who keeps on collecting them. More than 4,500 fans attended the Bahrain International Circuit over the weekend, with safety measures put in place so that only those who were vaccinated or had recovered from COVID-19 were allowed entry to the event. The event was hailed as a huge success, with entertainment such as a giant Ferris wheel and numerous food and beverage outlets operated under the strictest health protocols meaning that attendees could enjoy a feast of entertainment while assured that the utmost safety procedures were in place. The 2021 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix
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