Hamilton Claims Satisfaction with Second Place Behind Sebastian Vettel in Spain

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Published: May 22, 2011

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Lewis Hamilton claims to be satisfied with second place in Barcelona at the Spanish Grand Prix. Even though the British McLaren driver was a mere seven-tenths of a second behind winner Sebastien Vettel in his Red Bull, he really is just the first of the losers.

Before the race began, most fans and pundits expected the Red Bulls, driven by Vettel and Mark Webber, to take off away from the pack the instant the lights went out. Not so, however, because Fernando Alonso in his Ferrari blasted away from the line in a most unexpected move from way over on the right side of the track—almost in the weeds.

It was a short-lived glory moment for the twice-world-champion Spaniard Alonso in front of his home crowd. However, Vettel and Hamilton came out in front after the second round of pit stops. Hamilton put everything he and his McLaren had into overtaking Sebastien, but it was not to be. The Mercedes-powered McLarens just weren't up to the pace of the Red Bulls with their Renault engines.

"I don't think we can be disappointed with today," Hamilton said. In typical Hamilton fashion, he pretended to share credit with the people behind his run.

"The team did a fantastic job throughout the pit stops and throughout the weekend, they put us in a fighting position. We got the best start and were able to keep up with the Red Bulls and Mark (Webber) in particular as Fernando (Alonso) was holding the Red Bulls up.” Hamilton is always ready to open his mouth when he should shut up.

"As the race went on we had some serious pace but it was very tough to get past Seb at the end, they were massively quick in high speed corners and in the last corner his downforce was incredibly clear. Nonetheless I gave my all and to move forward and score some good points and retain second place is great." Hamilton thinks everything he does is great. Hamilton thinks he's the greatest.

Toward the end of the race, H...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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