the bonus point for the fastest lap. patrick gearey reports. so much hangs over qatar as a sporting venue. are gestures of diversity and inclusion compatible with its record on human rights? should it be hosting a grand prix? and next year a football world cup? the race began with a crucial penalty and a chance for lewis hamilton. he was on pole position leading max verstappen, trying to redeem his demotion to a seventh. with hamilton safely cleared the first was how close could first up and get to him? within five laps he was second. a swerve even he would admire. this would be a battle of wits and pits. a valtteri bottas left his tyres on too long, a blazing trail to mate hamilton avoided. in wearing his rainbow helmet he has made a point about this grand prix.— helmet he has made a point about this grand prix. hamilton on top in qatar! in winning _ this grand prix. hamilton on top in qatar! in winning it _ this grand prix. hamilton on top in qatar! in winning it he _ this grand prix. hamilton on top in qatar! in winning it he has - this grand prix. hamilton on top in qatar! in winning it he has earned| qatar! in winning it he has earned 25 of them _ qatar! in winning it he has earned 25 of them in _ qatar! in winning it he has earned 25 of them in the _ qatar! in winning it he has earned 25 of them in the drivers - qatar! in winning it he has earned i 25 of them in the drivers standings. 0f 25 of them in the drivers standings. of a second and took the fastest lap. the gap between them is eight points with two grants pre—left. the race is on. patrick gearey, bbc news.