Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari win at Spanish Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory with Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix on June 16, 2026. Hamilton ended his 686-day winless streak, completing all 66 laps and finishing nearly 20 seconds ahead of teammate George Russell. The win significantly reduced Kimi Antonelli's championship lead from 68 points to 41 after Antonelli retired due to engine failure while running second. Hamilton's performance coincided with Ferrari's introduction of extensive upgrades in Barcelona, enhancing their competitiveness. Hamilton's contributions to the team's development have been acknowledged as pivotal in their progress this season.
- •Hamilton won the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona-Catalunya.
- •He ended a 686-day victory drought with this win.
- •Antonelli retired due to engine failure while running second.
- •Hamilton's win reduces Antonelli's championship lead to 41 points.
- •Ferrari's upgrades were extensive and improved car performance.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Puts Formula 1 Title Pressure on Kimi Antonelli with First Ferrari Win in Spain
"For the better part of six months, the story of the 2026 Formula 1 season wrote itself almost too neatly. […]
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