Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari victory at Barcelona Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Lewis Hamilton achieved his first victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix on June 14, 2026. The 41-year-old driver led from a strategic three-stop strategy, claiming a 19.5-second margin over second-place George Russell. This win comes after Hamilton's challenging first year with Ferrari, where he failed to podium. The victory is seen as a turning point as Ferrari continues to improve its performance. Hamilton now trails championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 41 points.
- •Hamilton's win marked his first in 686 days.
- •Ferrari deployed a bold three-stop strategy for the race.
- •The podium featured an all-British lineup for the first time since 1968.
- •Hamilton's confidence has increased through adjustments made early this season.
- •He is currently 41 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings.
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"Comment: Hamilton claimed his first Ferrari grand prix victory with a masterclass in Barcelona. Now, the 41-year-old has fans dreaming of a record-breaking world championship – and with good reason too
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