F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Race UNDERWAY, Hamilton and Verstappen battle for lead – latest updates

THE Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is UNDERWAY!

Lewis Hamilton began the race on pole and is battling for the Driver's Championship with Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

The Dutchman can win the title today if he outscores Hamilton by 18 points or more.

Hamilton currently trails by eight points in the standings with this race and the finale in Abu Dhabi remaining.