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Lewis Hamilton scored a first podium finish of the season in Spain.
Lewis Hamilton believed that his poor start at the Spanish Grand Prix prevented Mercedes from keeping up with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Barcelona. After losing ground during the start, Hamilton finished behind Verstappen in third place, marking his 198th career podium. Despite a good weekend, Hamilton acknowledged the team’s hard work but lamented the lost ground due to his bad start. He also reflected on his strategic decisions during the race, including passing George Russell for the final podium spot and opting against using the hard tyres. Hamilton noted the close battles during the race, emphasizing the importance of fair wheel-to-wheel racing.
