Lewis Hamilton claims first win for Ferrari in Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 14, 2026. Using a successful three-stop strategy, Hamilton led the race after a well-timed pit stop during a Virtual Safety Car period. Kimi Antonelli retired with a mechanical issue, allowing George Russell to finish second and Lando Norris to complete the podium in third place. Hamilton's victory reduces Antonelli's Drivers' Championship lead, marking a significant shift in the title race dynamics.
- •Hamilton takes the chequered flag first, marking his maiden win for Ferrari.
- •Antonelli retires late in the race, ending his series of consecutive wins.
- •Russell finishes in second place after battling with Antonelli.
- •Norris completes the podium, making it an all-British top three.
- •Hamilton cuts Antonelli's championship lead down to 41 points.
- 8:51 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win celebrations spill into the streets in Italy
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win celebrations spill into the streets in Italy
"Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 grand prix victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, prompting widespread street celebrations in Italy. Sunday's win ended a victory drought for the seven-time champion dating back to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. It also marked Ferrari's first race win of the current season, and the first grand prix in 2026 not won by ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton finally reached the chequered flag first on a Sunday for Ferrari, the seven-time World Champion taking victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
"Lewis Hamilton’s first grand prix victory for Ferrari sparked celebrations across Italy
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 16, 2026, 8:51 AMLewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win celebrations spill into the streets in Italy
Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 grand prix victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, prompting widespread street celebrations in Italy. Sunday's win ended a victory drought for the seven-time champion dating back to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. It also marked Ferrari's first race win of the current season, and the first grand prix in 2026 not won by ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:51 AMLewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win celebrations spill into the streets in Italy
Lewis Hamilton’s first grand prix victory for Ferrari sparked celebrations across Italy
- Formula1.com—All the key moments from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Lewis Hamilton finally reached the chequered flag first on a Sunday for Ferrari, the seven-time World Champion taking victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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