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Hamilton Celebrates First Podium with Ferrari: "Huge Thanks to Maranello, We Need to Push Further"

Published March 15, 2026, 14:09
Hamilton Celebrates First Podium with Ferrari: "Huge Thanks to Maranello, We Need to Push Further"

Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, following an exciting battle with Charles Leclerc and George Russell. Hamilton expressed his satisfaction with Ferrari's performance and the rule changes that improved the car. He acknowledged that Mercedes is still ahead but expressed hope to close the gap. He emphasized the importance of Ferrari's good starts and the need for continuous improvement, as well as the intensity of the wheel-to-wheel battle with Leclerc. He also highlighted the risk of tire overheating, which affected Ferrari's performance.