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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>On Sunday, Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff thanked his engineers for a successful upgrades package, but warned the team to stay realistic after a double podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and teammate George Russell finished a strong second and third behind defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull, boosting team morale after a challenging run of results.<\/p>\n

Their success on Sunday lifted them to second ahead of Aston Martin behind dominant leaders Red Bull in the constructors’ championship.<\/p>\n

But a happy Wolff said he was keen to keep their big improvement in perspective and for the team to keep their feet on the ground.<\/p>\n

“I’m very happy for the hard work that has been done,” said Wolff. “We took some decisions to go in another direction.<\/p>\n

“We changed so many parts, with many variables we don’t understand. And it was a risky move. I think we needed that shock at the beginning of the season – that shook it up. But now you can see where the benchmark is – and it’s not where we want to be.”<\/p>\n

A delightful result<\/b><\/p>\n

A revitalised Hamilton, who is in negotiations to extend his contract, which ends this year, was delighted with the result.<\/p>\n

“George did a fantastic job, and we have scored great points for the team. The factory should feel proud of the amazing work done to make this step for this weekend and last.<\/p>\n

“The car felt great. Now, we have to make more steps to close the gap! This was more than I expected this weekend.”<\/p>\n

He added that being fast at the Circuit de Catalunya was a good sign.<\/p>\n

“As long as I’ve been racing here, if you’re quick here, you should be quick elsewhere,” he said. “But these cars have a narrow working window.<\/p>\n

“But we have a very strong team. And George and I are punching out the results, weekend in and out, so now we will do all we can to catch the Red Bulls.”<\/p>\n

Asked about his personal motivation levels, he said: “Yes, I’m flat out, and I’m not lifting.”<\/p>\n

Russell admitted he was surprised to finish on the podium after starting 12th.<\/p>\n

“The car feels better, and I’m delighted to get to third. We have to keep on pushing now.”<\/p>\n

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