Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton Takes Home a Win For Ferrari

The seven-time world champion said over the radio: “Grazie a tutti. You’ve helped me achieve this dream. I am so proud of you. To my family, I love you, and to the fans, thank you for continuing to remind me who I am.”

Lewis Hamilton soared across the checkered flag at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. As his heart races with triumph, the roar of the crowd solidifies the emotions felt by many Hamilton and Ferrari fans. Hamilton secured an impressive win for Ferrari at Barcelona, bringing Mercedes’ 2026 winning streak to an end. After Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris joined him on the podium with a P2 and P3 finish, respectively.

What nailed Hamilton’s brilliant drive throughout the race was his three-stop strategy and a perfectly timed virtual safety car, which allowed him to retain the lead and race to the finish line. With the VSC, this not only allowed him to save 10 seconds at a stop but also gave the driver an advantage in maintaining his pace in the lead and in driving on fresher tyres.

And ultimately, this was a first Ferrari win since Carlos Sainz in the Mexico GP in 2024. With Hamilton’s victory today, he now trails Antonelli by 41 points, who is currently in the lead with 156 points. The race has seen immense pressure between the two Mercedes drivers as they battle for the lead. However, championship leader Kimi Antonelli was forced to retire from the race with only four laps left after suffering a late-race failure.

Hamilton’s teammate Charles Leclerc was also forced to retire due to a mechanical issue after driving into the gravel on the exit of Turn 2. Other drivers, including Oliver Bearman, Alex Albon, Fernando Alonso, Nico Hulkenberg, Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll, were among the many who ended the race with a DNF.

With an all-British affair on the podium with Hamilton, Russell and Norris, Max Verstappen earns his place in P4, followed by Oscar Piastri, Isack Hadjar, Pierre Gasly, Franco Colapinto, Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.

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