Lewis Hamilton has re-announced himself in the Formula One world. The seven-time world champion is one of the finest racers of all time. The Barcelona GP was an exhibition of his driving skillset. Although Hamilton has been enduring a string of shoddy performances, he refused to give up. As a result, the Briton got a chance to stand on the podium for the 198th time.
The 2024 season started with shocking news: Hamilton signed a contract with Ferrari. The Briton ended a 13-year journey with Mercedes and decided to join the Maranello squad in 2025. However, the veteran racer wished to finish the last season with the Silver Arrows on a high note. While it looked like a distant dream until now, Hamilton’s dream might just come true after the Spanish GP. Therefore, he hopes to end the stint with a win for the German Marque.
Hamilton Returns To Excellence, Extends Another F1 Record After A 13 Race Drought
The Spanish Grand Prix was one of the most critical races of Hamilton’s career since he was in a slump. The Briton overcame tremendous pressure to perform brilliantly on the grandest stage, earning his highest finish of 2024. Earlier, the Mercedes team’s inability to fix the underlying issues of W15 aggravated the woes. Thus, the technical team’s consistent failure hindered Hamilton’s progress, as other cars were too quick. However, the team’s revival has elevated them to the top ranks as a wave of excitement hits the Brackley-based squad.
With the podium finish in Barcelona, Hamilton extended one of his records. This was his 198th podium finish, while his 39th at the third spot in total 342 outings. Additionally, this extended his streak of achieving podium finishes in every season. Notably, Hamilton has stood on the podium at least once in each of the past 18 seasons. However, the champion racer had to wait 13 races for a rostrum visit. Although he got a podium in the China Sprint event, that doesn’t count in the F1 official records. However, the 39-year-old Mercedes driver was happy to end a podium drought and thanked his team for all the support. He further extended gratitude to the engineers who are working continuously in Brackley.
Lewis Hamilton Wants To Continue The Momentum As He Aims To Finish His Stint With A Win
Lewis Hamilton was asked about his chances of winning in a post-race interview after the Barcelona Grand Prix. He also talked about how important it was to leave his Mercedes career on a winning note. Thus, Hamilton reflected on the team’s journey, emphasising the value of consistency above outright victory. He was pleased with the team’s improvement and hoped to continue scoring points and improving their ranking.
Furthermore, Hamilton voiced confidence in the team’s potential to reduce the gap with its adversaries. As a result, he expects Mercedes to continue improving in the coming races and present a more significant threat to the frontrunners.
