George Russell expects Lewis Hamilton ‘surprise’ at F1 Barcelona GP

George Russell claimed his third pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, locking out the front row alongside Lewis Hamilton, who qualified second driving for Ferrari. Russell acknowledged Hamilton as a key threat in Sunday's race despite Hamilton's result being described as a surprise. Meanwhile, Russell's Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives at the Spanish GP on a five-race winning streak, having won all races since Russell's season-opening victory at the Australian GP in March.