Lewis Hamilton confident after impressive qualifying in Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Lewis Hamilton showed competitive form during qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13, 2026, finishing close to his rival Mercedes. Hamilton had previously struggled to find pace throughout practice sessions, but after a significant upgrade to his Ferrari, he finished qualifying with a strong performance. The upgraded car, which included eight new components aimed at improving aerodynamics, allowed Hamilton to push closer to the leaders. He expressed gratitude to his team for the upgrades, noting the importance of maximizing performance in the upcoming race.
- •Hamilton qualifies close to Mercedes in Barcelona race weekend
- •Ferrari's upgrade package aimed at improving pace
- •Hamilton's recent form includes back-to-back second-place finishes
- •Drivers' championship leader is Kimi Antonelli, 66 points ahead of Hamilton
- •Race day could be more competitive based on qualifying performance
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Lifted by 8-Part Ferrari Upgrade: “We Have a Race” After Successful Qualifying
"Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya expecting to spend the weekend chasing a four-tenth deficit to Mercedes. He did not expect to qualify within a whisker of them. Ferrari brought its most extensive upgrade package of the 2026…
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