Hamilton wins Spanish GP, Ricciardo 12th

Lewis Hamilton returned to the top of the Formula One world championship by winning the Spanish Grand Prix in a fifth successive one-two for Mercedes.

The 76th victory of the five times world champion’s career, and third of the season, sent Hamilton seven points clear of Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas after five of the 21 races.

The Briton took an extra point for the fastest lap in Sunday’s race.

Max Verstappen finished third for Honda-powered Red Bull, ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc.

Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo finished 12th, one place ahead of Renault teammate Nico Hulkenberg.

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