Hamilton claims first Ferrari win at Barcelona GP as Antonelli retires late

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Hamilton claims first Ferrari win at Barcelona GP as Antonelli retires late
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Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix on June 14, 2026. Hamilton's win was overshadowed by the late retirement of championship leader Kimi Antonelli due to an engine failure with three laps remaining. Hamilton, who executed a strategic three-stop race plan, distanced himself from the competition, crossing the finish line 19.5 seconds ahead of teammate George Russell, who took second. Lando Norris completed an all-British podium in third. This win narrows Hamilton's deficit to Antonelli in the championship standings.

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  • Hamilton's win is his first since joining Ferrari and his 106th career victory.
  • Antonelli's retirement relinquished his second position three laps from the finish.
  • Russell finished second after Antonelli's engine failure, with Norris third.
  • Ferrari's win ends Mercedes' perfect start to the 2026 season.
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  • 2:45 PMMotorsport.comF1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late
  • 2:45 PMYahoo SportsF1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late
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Hamilton leads British top three with Russell and Norris Championship leader Antonelli out after leading the race Lewis Hamilton triumphed for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with a magnificent drive to seal an emotional maiden win for the Scuderia. The veteran British driver and seven-times world champion ended a run of 40 grands prix without victory and denied his compatriot, second-placed George Russell of Mercedes, who was outmaneuvered by Ferrari’s three-stop strategy and his teammate Kimi Antonelli. But there was intense drama behind Hamilton late on as Antonelli, the drivers’ championship leader, and his teammate Russell battled for second – with the Italian forced to retire straight after overtaking Russell with five laps left. Lando Norris of McLaren, as a result, rounded out an all-British podium, the first since 1968. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, having fought his way up the field from 10th on the grid after a qualifying crash, was forced to retire at the last due to a technical issue. Max Verstappen of Red Bull was fourth, Oscar Piastri fifth for McLaren, Isack Hadjar sixth for Red Bull and Pierre Gasly seventh for Alpine. Continue reading...

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A strategic masterclass gave Lewis Hamilton his maiden victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix, while Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired late on. The Mercedes driver was set to finish second behind Hamilton before an engine failure struck with three laps remaining, handing the runner-up spot to team-mate George Russell. Antonelli’s retirement therefore meant ...Keep reading

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By winning the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix while championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired, Lewis Hamilton takes 25 points from the Italian's lead, with the gap now reduced to 41 points compared to 66 when arriving in Spain. Third-placed, George Russell moves back to within 50 points of his team-mate. Read Also: Formula 1"You helped me achieve this dream" Lewis Hamilton's ...Keep reading

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