Hamilton claims another podium finish

Updated 14.43 Sun Apr 15 2007

Keywords: Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Felipe Massa, McLaren, Bahrain Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton, Formnula One, sport

Lewis Hamilton is joint-leader of the Formula One world championship after finishing second behind Felipe Massa in Bahrain.

The 22-year-old McLaren driver became the first man to claim a podium position in each of his first three Formula One races and he is now alongside Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen at the top of the drivers' table.

"There is only one more step from here" - Lewis Hamilton

Raikkonen finished third, Nick Heidfeld was fourth, and defending champion Alonso claimed fifth place but Hamilton continued the incredible start to his career by clinching a third place and two runners-up spots.

Now he is setting his sights on a maiden win in the Spanish Grand Prix on May 13.

Hamilton said: "There is only one more step from here and we'll make sure we are just as quick in Barcelona."

Massa started in pole position for the second race in succession, but he made up for letting that advantage slip by leading the race from start to finish.

Massa said: "We need to push even harder now because McLaren are getting close."