"I'm very happy". As Lewis Hamilton in putting an end to the start of the weekend, that of Barcelona, characterized by many rumors about him, in particular about the alleged email sent to all F1 journalists regarding a 'boycott' in Mercedes in his regards. Today, in qualifying for the Spanish GP, Hamilton responded on the track by achieving third position. An important result, which puts the Mercedes driver behind Verstappen's Red Bull and poleman Lando Norris. Now, tomorrow's goal will be to try to maintain the virtual podium, although it won't be easy considering the Ferraris behind, to be precise in fifth and sixth position with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
Hamilton after qualifying for the Spanish GP: “We have made enormous improvements”
“I am extremely grateful – continued Hamilton – to be in the top three positions. There has been a great job on everyone's part which is bringing us closer to the top. We are getting closer and closer." And about the steps forward that Mercedes itself seems to have made over the last few weeks, in particular with Russell's podium achieved at the weekend in Canada, Hamilton has no doubts: "We have made huge improvements and they are linked to every person in the factory who is pushing more and more with the updates. Little by little the car is becoming a racing car that can fight for victory. I hope to stay close and fight for the victory tomorrow."
