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LIVE: F1 Spanish Grand Prix updates - Lewis Hamilton takes provisional pole ahead of Kimi Antonelli
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Key Points:
- Lewis Hamilton secured the fastest qualifying time with a 1m32.079s lap, narrowly leading Antonelli and Russell, while Leclerc trails his teammate by 0.206 seconds.
- Mercedes employed a strategic qualifying approach by leading the pack to minimize the risk of being affected by potential red flags, despite slightly worse track conditions.
- Esteban Ocon achieved his best qualifying result since the Japanese Grand Prix in March, while discussions continue around Haas' current struggles, with Ocon distancing drivers from blame.
- George Russell experienced a wall impact similar to Alex Albon's in FP3, raising concerns about the condition of his Mercedes car.
- Ritomo Miyata claimed his first Formula 2 race win after multiple attempts, while his teammate Colton Herta withdrew from the race following a qualifying crash.
