Second in F1 standings is “a huge achievement” for Mercedes

Mercedes got its 2023 season off to a slow start with a car that hadn’t progressed enough from last season.

However, after a significant upgrade programme the team has been logging points on a regular basis, with Hamilton and team-mate George Russell sharing four podium finishes between them in the last six races.

The team is currently 51 points clear of third-placed Aston Martin, and 56 ahead of Ferrari in fourth.

Hamilton’s positive…