Lewis Hamilton: (eng) I was pushing to the maximum
After his fourth place in Monaco last Sunday, Lewis Hamilton keeps up the momentum by finishing on the podium in second position in Barcelona.
Very satisfied with this second place, his best result of the season, Lewis Hamilton congratulates himself on a good result for him and the entire team. He also acknowledges the improvements brought by Brackley. « What a result for our team! We didn’t expect this today. I really want to tip my hat to the team, everyone at the factory, who continue to give their all. »
Lewis Hamilton, well supported by his teammate George Russell, continues to get closer to Red Bull. We were a little closer to the Bulls [Red Bull] in front of us and we will continue to chase them, but it’s a great result for us and for George too.
If they are still too short to truly compete with the reigning world champions, Mercedes is working to improve. For now, they are too fast but we are working on it. We are taking it step by step and if it’s not this year, it will be next year. Today, I was pushing to the maximum, reveals the seven-time world champion.
Hamilton consolidates his fourth position in the championship with a total of 77 points now.
