Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari victory at Barcelona Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Lewis Hamilton secured his first Grand Prix win with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya track on June 15, 2026. He achieved victory by nearly 20 seconds using a three-stop strategy, marking his first win on a Sunday since joining Ferrari in 2025. Competitors, including George Russell and Lando Norris, praised Hamilton's performance after a challenging season. Kimi Antonelli, who leads the championship standings, also congratulated Hamilton despite retiring late in the race. The win is a significant milestone for Hamilton at age 41, making him the oldest Grand Prix winner since 1970.
- •Hamilton wins at Barcelona-Catalunya, securing Ferrari's first victory of the season.
- •He leads past competitors including George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
- •Hamilton's win makes him the oldest Grand Prix winner since Jack Brabham.
- •Hamilton's former rivals and colleagues expressed admiration and congratulations.
- •Ferrari's team leadership highlighted the significance of this victory.
"The great and the good within Formula 1, as well as outside the sport, offered their congratulations after Lewis Hamilton's first Grands Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona last weekend.
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