Hamilton claims first Ferrari win at Barcelona GP as Antonelli retires late
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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Claims An Emotional First Win In Ferrari Red In Barcelona As Kimi Antonelli Suffers Late Heartbreak
- 3:19 PMMotorsport.com — F1 championship: Lewis Hamilton takes 25 points out of Kimi Antonelli's lead
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton secures first Grand Prix win for Ferrari in Barcelona
- 3:09 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lewis Hamilton earns maiden F1 Ferrari win in Barcelona but Antonelli fails to finish
- 2:50 PMAutosport — F1 Barcelona GP: Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Antonelli retires late on
- 2:45 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari
"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...
"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
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:07 PMLewis Hamilton Claims An Emotional First Win In Ferrari Red In Barcelona As Kimi Antonelli Suffers Late Heartbreak
Lewis Hamilton took his first victory in 686 days and his first in Ferrari red in Barcelona while current championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a late retirement. Here are the updated F1 standings.
- Motorsport.comJun 14, 2026, 3:19 PMF1 championship: Lewis Hamilton takes 25 points out of Kimi Antonelli's lead
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
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:11 PMLewis Hamilton secures first Grand Prix win for Ferrari in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win for Ferrari with a stunning victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as title leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a late retirement. Hamilton delivered a brilliant drive to nail a three-stop strategy and capitalised on a perfectly-timed virtual safety car to earn his first win since the Belgian Grand Prix in 2024 – 40 races and 686 days ago.
- The Guardian SportJun 14, 2026, 3:09 PMLewis Hamilton earns maiden F1 Ferrari win in Barcelona but Antonelli fails to finish
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...
- AutosportJun 14, 2026, 2:50 PMF1 Barcelona GP: Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Antonelli retires late on
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
- Motorsport.comJun 14, 2026, 2:45 PMF1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late
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. Read Also: Formula 1Five quick ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:45 PMF1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late
The seven-time world champion finally took his maiden win for Ferrari on the day Antonelli retired late on
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:40 PMHamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 2:40 PMHamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.
- RacerJun 14, 2026, 2:39 PMHamilton’s three-stop scorcher nets his first Grand Prix win for Ferrari in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton has won his first grand prix as a Ferrari driver by upstaging his former team Mercedes in Barcelona. The impact on the championship race was made even more dramatic when title leader Kimi Antonelli retired from second place with an engine failure three laps from the finish.
- Sky Sports—Hamilton takes first Ferrari win as Antonelli retires late!
Lewis Hamilton wins Barcelona-Catalunya GP for first Ferrari F1 victory as George Russell and Lando Norris complete British podium
- Formula1.com—Hamilton wins first GP for Ferrari as Antonelli retires
Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in style for Ferrari, finishing ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris in a thrilling race.
- Sky Sports—Hamilton claims spectacular first Grand Prix win for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first race victory for Ferrari after an aggressive strategy paid off at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli dramatically retired late on.
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