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Hamilton's Ferrari Front-Row Thriller in Barcelona!
14 Jun
Summary
- Lewis Hamilton secured his best qualifying finish, taking second place.
- This marks Hamilton's first front-row start since the 2024 British Grand Prix.
- Ferrari's recent upgrades were crucial for their strong qualifying performance.
Lewis Hamilton secured a remarkable second-place finish in qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, falling just 0.064 seconds shy of polesitter George Russell. This result marks Hamilton's best qualifying performance and his first front-row start since the 2024 British Grand Prix, placing his Ferrari team in a strong position to contend for victory.
Hamilton expressed gratitude for the hard work at the Maranello factory, highlighting recent upgrades that allowed the team to close the gap. He had topped the first qualifying session, though teammate Charles Leclerc suffered a crash in Q3.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified third for Mercedes, facing a challenging weekend, while McLaren's Lando Norris secured fourth. Russell acknowledged Hamilton's impressive performance, noting the expected competition between Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari.
