FIZZING AGAIN

Hamilton second as Merc duo both make the podium... and finally give Red Bull something to worry about

- NEIL RANDON

LEWIS HAMILTON believes his Mercedes team can catch Max Verstappen after "the strongest team" scored a double podium finish.

The Dutch national anthem rang out for the fifth time this season after Verstappen's lights-to-flag Spanish Grand Prix victory extended his championship lead to 53 points.

But it was the Brit pair of Hamilton and George Russell who had the biggest smiles on the podium.

And despite winning 103 Grand Prix and seven world titles, it was clear how much second place in Barcelona meant to 38-year-old Hamilton, who fist-pumped as he crossed the line after 66 laps.

"Mega job, guys!" he shouted over the radio.