Portuguese Grand Prix – Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton believes his cruise to victory was more difficult than it appeared. Despite suffering from grip issues with his tyres, the Mercedes driver took his 97th career win in Portugal and bested his teammate who started on pole. The reigning World Champion started second on the grid, but was overtaken by Red Bull driver and main Championship rival Max Verstappen at the Safety Car restart. The Briton was a little slow off the final corner and Verstappen pounced to take second place from Hamilton. 'That was such a tough race physically and mentally,' said Hamilton after the race. 'I didn't get quite as good a start as Valtteri and then lost...
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