Hamilton relishes win after ‘rawest fight’ with Vettel

Lewis Hamilton has said his titanic victory over Sebastian Vettel at the Spanish Grand Prix felt like the very first of his motor racing career.

Jubilant Hamilton punched the air as he produced a thrilling fightback after losing his lead to Vettel to seal what could prove to be a pivotal win in this year’s see-saw championship.

Hamilton will now head to the next round in Monaco just six points shy of the man he is bidding to join on four world titles following a dramatic race in which the championship protagonists diced on track for the first time this season.