Lewis Hamilton forced to miss the final day of testing in Barcelona after problem with his Mercedes

LEWIS HAMILTON missed the final day of testing in Barcelona after  a problem with his Mercedes.

The three-time Formula One world champion, 32, was set to drive at the Circuit de Catalunya yesterday.

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But an electrical fault kept the Brit on the sidelines although Valtteri Bottas, his new team-mate, drove nine laps after the problem was fixed.

Hamilton tweeted: “I’ve decided with the team not to drive today as I wouldn’t have learned much.

“Shame, but it’s been a great few days. The guys have done an awesome job. Can’t wait to be back in the car next week!”

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Hamilton has completed 234 laps this week, with only Bottas and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel doing more.

He added: “The car is amazing for speed through corners. It definitely is the fastest I’ve driven in F1.”