LEWIS HAMILTON SURPRISED BY MERCEDES’ SPANISH GP QUALIFYING PACE: “A REAL SHOWING OF THE HARD WORK” The 2026 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix weekend has delivered one of the most encouraging signs yet for Mercedes, and Lewis Hamilton could barely hide his surprise after qualifying. Despite admitting that Mercedes appeared significantly behind their rivals throughout practice, the seven-time world champion praised the team’s latest upgrades after securing a position much closer to the front than many expected heading into qualifying. Hamilton’s comments reveal not only renewed optimism inside Mercedes but also a growing belief that the Brackley-based squad may finally be closing the performance gap to Formula 1’s leading teams. A CHALLENGING WEEKEND TURNS INTO A POSITIVE RESULT
LEWIS HAMILTON SURPRISED BY MERCEDES’ SPANISH GP QUALIFYING PACE: “A REAL SHOWING OF THE HARD WORK” The 2026 Formula…
