Lewis Hamilton claims first victory with Frederic Vasseur at Ferrari
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured his first win for Ferrari under team principal Frederic Vasseur during the race on June 14, 2026. The victory marks a significant turnaround after a difficult period for Hamilton, who struggled in previous seasons with Mercedes, and raised questions about his future at the top level of Formula 1. This win affirms Vasseur's faith in Hamilton, despite concerns over the driver's performance as he turned 40. After experiencing early turbulence with Ferrari, Hamilton now demonstrates he can still compete at a high level, possibly signaling a resurgence. Following this win, Hamilton will aim to maintain momentum in the upcoming races.
- •Hamilton won the race on June 14, 2026.
- •This victory occurred after a challenging period in recent seasons.
- •Vasseur has supported Hamilton despite questions about his performance.
- •The win may signify a resurgence for Hamilton at Ferrari.
- •Upcoming races will test Hamilton's consistency and Ferrari's competitiveness.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Who slept best last night: Frederic Vasseur
- 6:00 AMMotorsport.com — Who slept best last night: Frederic Vasseur
"Lewis Hamilton's first win for Fred Vasseur's team didn't come in Barcelona on 14 June 2026. It came more than 20 years ago in Formula 3 Euro Series. Back then, the 20-year-old Hamilton won the opening round at Hockenheim driving for the Frenchman's ASM team, before going on to dominate the season with 15 victories from 20 races. The following year he moved up to GP2, now with the newly formed ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari victory is also a vindication for team boss Fred Vasseur, who kept believing in a 40-year-old champion when many had already written him off
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:00 AMWho slept best last night: Frederic Vasseur
Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari victory is also a vindication for team boss Fred Vasseur, who kept believing in a 40-year-old champion when many had already written him off
- Motorsport.comJun 15, 2026, 6:00 AMWho slept best last night: Frederic Vasseur
Lewis Hamilton's first win for Fred Vasseur's team didn't come in Barcelona on 14 June 2026. It came more than 20 years ago in Formula 3 Euro Series. Back then, the 20-year-old Hamilton won the opening round at Hockenheim driving for the Frenchman's ASM team, before going on to dominate the season with 15 victories from 20 races. The following year he moved up to GP2, now with the newly formed ...Keep reading
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