- Seven-time champion second in Barcelona
- ‘I’m focused on having the car to challenge next year’
Lewis Hamilton praised his Mercedes team for finally delivering at the Spanish Grand Prix with what he described as the best car he has driven in the past year and a half and one capable of potentially catching the championship leaders Red Bull.
In paying tribute to his team Hamilton acknowledged he was already looking forward to competing next season, indicating discussions on renewing his contract with Mercedes could wrap up shortly.