Shovlin: 'Hamilton has so many brilliant wins, but not this one'

Hamilton continues to amaze

In addition to three wins, Hamilton also took second place at Imola. Once before Hamilton managed this result in the first four races, in 2015, but because no points were given for the fastest race lap at the time Hamilton now has his best season start of his Formula One career. In total, a maximum of 104 points could be gained so far this season, including the points for the fastest lap, of which Hamilton therefore has 94.

Andrew Shovlin, director of track engineering at Mercedes, also continues to marvel at Hamilton. The reigning world champion is once again impressing. "I would say he has a state of mind now where he tries to maximise every little opportunity, whether it's on the track or how we approach the weekend. He came to Bahrain with that energy and it hasn't diminished since," Shovlin told Marca.com.

Not his best victory

Hamilton scored the 98th win of his career in Spain, but according to Shovlin it was not one of his best. "I think Lewis did a great job, but he has had so many brilliant wins that I think this is probably not one of them. He will say he could have done better at the start. He couldn't attack enough in the first stint," said Shovlin.