Lewis Hamilton clinched a third-place finish in the Spanish Grand Prix, marking his first podium in the main races of the 2024 season. Previously, the seven-time world champion had secured second place in the sprint race.
For Mercedes, this podium finish was their second of the season and their second in a row, with George Russell also finishing third in the previous race in Canada.
This podium finish is Hamilton's 198th in his career, making him the Formula 1 record holder for this achievement.
Max Verstappen, who won the race in Barcelona, now shares the fourth place ranking along with Alain Prost and his Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso, all with 106 podium finishes.
The Spanish Grand Prix of 2024 saw Verstappen claim victory, with Lando Norris finishing second and Lewis Hamilton taking the third spot.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his gratitude to Mercedes for their flawless strategy and pit stops, which contributed to his podium finish.
