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'We did the best we could' - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton admitted that his McLaren was as far up the grid as possible after qualifying in Spain on Saturday. Despite a number of updates on the Mercedes-powered MP4-24 for the start of the European season, the World Champion had already predicted a tough weekend as he continues to lack downforce.

Hamilton discusses tactics with engineers in the garage

"We did the best we could today," Hamilton admitted after qualifying 14th. "My lap was not fantastic but the car was not fast enough either - I didn't have the grip to go any faster."

Tewin-born Hamilton has never finished off the podium in Barcelona, with second and third places achieved from his first two seasons in 2007 and 2008. "It will be quite a long and tough race for everyone tomorrow; we'll try and make up as many places as possible and hope to score some points," he continued. "We'll learn from this, keep pushing and do better in the future."

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