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Hamilton’s Spanish GP misery prompts celebrations from F1 rivals
Lewis Hamilton’s Spanish Grand Prix concluded with a disappointing result for the Ferrari racer, but there were celebrations from a rival team in the F1 paddock. Despite a despondent Hamilton expressing his dismay over his performance and sixth-place finish in the media pen post-race, the significance of the team’s fifth-place result should not be overlooked. Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg overtook the seven-time world champion during the race, leading to a joyous reaction in the Sauber garage and praise from team principal Jonathan Wheatley. Sauber’s progress at the Spanish Grand Prix sees them surpass Alpine and Aston Martin in the constructors’ standings, marking a significant turnaround from their struggles in previous F1 seasons. Wheatley highlighted the team’s hard work and expressed relief at seeing their efforts pay off with an improved performance on track, demonstrating the potential they possess.
