2024 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix Highlights

Lewis Hamilton finished third, and George Russell fourth in the 2024 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The team locked out the second row, and at the start, George vaulted into the lead with a superb around-the-outside move.

The Red Bull of Verstappen pushed hard in the early stages and took the lead before George pitted from P2 on lap 15 for the Medium tyre.
Lewis extended his first stint, which enabled him to take the Soft tyre at his final stop instead of the Hard compound that George and Carlos Sainz would have to use. Lando Norris’s pace in the McLaren ultimately enabled him to leapfrog our duo, but it was a race for the final podium spot with the Ferraris that occupied the team’s attention.

George covered Sainz at his final stop whilst Lewis and Leclerc went long again. Emerging behind George and Sainz, Lewis used the Soft compound and fresher rubber to move up to P3 and take his first Grand Prix podium of the season. George, meanwhile, managed his final stint on the hard compound well enough to take P4 at the flag. That capped another solid weekend for the team as we look forward to the second race of the triple-header in Austria this week.

George Russell

Unfortunately, a few things went against us today. We had a slow first pit stop, and then the Hard tyre didn’t feel great in the final stint. Nevertheless, as a team, our aim was to maximise what we could achieve today, and we did that with P3 and P4. Lewis drove a great race today, and we take away the huge positives from what has been a very promising last couple of races.

I was dreaming of making a move like I did into turn one last night. I didn’t think it would quite come to fruition like it did! I remember Fernando (Alonso) making a similar start in 2013. We had a headwind, so I knew I could break quite late. It was a very satisfying move, and it felt good to lead a race again. Unfortunately, as was Lando, Max (Verstappen) was too fast for us today. But two podiums in two races are encouraging as we head to Austria.

Lewis Hamilton

It’s been a really great weekend. It’s been a while since I’ve been on the podium, so I’m very happy! We’re not quite there yet, but we’ve taken a huge step in recent races. We didn’t quite have the pace to fight with the two guys ahead of us, but we will be in a strong position if we can deliver more consistently like this. We are on our way to catching those guys, which is fantastic.

I had a really bad start, which was unfortunate. The race may have been slightly different if I had gotten off the line better, but ultimately, I think P3 was the maximum today. I was pleased with my move to Sainz, too. I gave him enough room, and we both made it through the corner. It was an important move for my race, so I was glad to get it done. It’s now on to Austria, and we’re looking forward to it.

Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO

We can take a lot of positives away from today. We have taken several steps forward in the previous few races, and it is good to see these confirmed here in Spain. We are not quite there yet and have more to do to catch those ahead. Nevertheless, we are on a positive development trajectory, and it feels good to be back in the game.

It was also fantastic to see Lewis pull off two of the best overtakes I’ve seen in a long time. George made a mega start and braked late to take the lead. Meanwhile, Lewis’s overtake on Sainz was a great racing and an important moment for his race. It’s been a while since we’ve enjoyed a Grand Prix podium with Lewis, so it was fantastic to see him up there. We’re now looking forward to the next two races in the triple-header and building on the momentum we are establishing.

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