Lewis Hamilton has already won in Barcelona on six occasions.
The Spanish Grand Prix weekend started off comically, with a lookalike walking around the F1 paddock, fooling everyone in the process. Fans gathered in the paddock to take photos with the seven-time world champion impostor, ahead of tomorrow’s FP1 and FP2 sessions in Barcelona.
Lewis Hamilton is considered one of the most successful Formula 1 drivers and is often hailed as one of the greatest in the world of motorsport. With his victories and performances, the British driver has gained a huge fan base who deeply admire him.
A video circulated on social media platforms showing an individual dressed in Mercedes overalls, pretending to be Hamilton. Furthermore, the impostor actively interacted by taking photos and greeting fans.
It is expected that Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari next season after an impressive 12-year period with Mercedes, during which he won six world championships. Hamilton is currently seeking his first podium of the season after a weak start for the Silver Arrows before the race in Barcelona.
The Technical Director of Mercedes acknowledged that George Russell has outperformed Lewis Hamilton in qualifying this season. Russell has outperformed the more experienced British driver in eight out of nine races.
Allison: George consistently maximizes the potential of the car during qualifying, he excels in this aspect. Sometimes, Lewis demonstrates a stronger pace during the races, but in terms of qualifying, George is ahead.
James Allison promptly highlighted that Hamilton has shown better race pace on some occasions, demonstrating the seven-time world champion’s ability to perform in challenging circumstances. However, Allison also emphasized that Russell is one of the best drivers on the grid when it comes to extracting maximum performance from the car during qualifying, a feat he has consistently demonstrated this season.
George Russell secured pole position in Montreal and achieved Mercedes’ first podium of the season during the Canadian GP. He will be seeking to rectify the mistakes that cost him victory in Montreal before the Spanish GP, which will pose a significant challenge for Mercedes given his improved speed and skills.
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