Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari victory at Barcelona Grand Prix

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari victory at Barcelona Grand Prix
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
What they're saying
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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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