Lewis Hamilton wore a broad smile on Friday after he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell wound up second and third behind Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari in practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The seven-time champion, who was third-fastest, immediately thanked all the staff at Mercedes’ factories back in Britain for their undying commitment to improving their capricious car and reviving their challenge this year.
“Positive – super-happy with the progress,” he responded when asked how he felt. “A big, big, big thank-you to everyone at the factory for not giving up, for continuing to push.
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