16 Apr 2015

Merc driver duel set for Bahrain GP

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<b>BATTLE AT SAKHIR: </b> Lewis Hamilton (centre) waves to spectators after winning in China, flanked by Nico Rosberg (left) and Sebastian Vettel. Who will win in Bahrain? <em>Image: AP / Andy Wong </em>

MANAMA, Bahrain - Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has 35 career wins to his name after his victory for Mercedes in China on Sunday (April 12).

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel tops him with 40 victories, while McLaren's Fernando Alonso has 32, Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen 20 and McLaren's Jenson Button 15.

One more win for Vettel will put him level with the late Brazilian triple world champion Ayrton Senna in third place in the all-time lists.

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