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Lewis Hamilton says he would have been closer to the top two in the Spanish Grand Prix if he had not had a poor start that left him fighting back onto the podium. George Russell took the lead from …
Lewis Hamilton believes he could have been closer to the top two in the Spanish Grand Prix if he hadn’t had a poor start, which led to him fighting back onto the podium. George Russell took the lead at the start, with Hamilton slipping back initially but ultimately finishing just under 18s behind the race winner Max Verstappen. Hamilton praised his team for their hard work in pit stops and acknowledged that a better start could have positioned him even better in the race. Despite having to overtake Carlos Sainz, Hamilton understands the complaints about their battle but believes he left enough room for Sainz to make the next corner. This third-place finish marks Hamilton’s first podium of the season, showcasing ongoing improvements in both the Mercedes car and his own execution over the weekend. Hamilton is aiming for more consistent performances and hopes to challenge in the upcoming races with improved qualifying and better starts.
