Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari win after 686-day drought in Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Lewis Hamilton achieved his first Formula 1 victory in Ferrari colors at the Barcelona Grand Prix on June 15, 2026, ending a 686-day winless streak. Hamilton finished nearly 20 seconds ahead of teammate George Russell, employing a strategic undercut and a well-timed Virtual Safety Car stop. This win marked his 106th Grand Prix victory and featured an all-British podium with Russell and Lando Norris. Following the race, Hamilton described the victory as one of the most emotional of his career, acknowledging his doubts about winning with Ferrari. The result propelled him back into contention for the 2026 title after Kimi Antonelli's retirement during the race.
- •Hamilton's victory ends a 686-day winless streak.
- •He finished nearly 20 seconds ahead of George Russell.
- •This is Hamilton's first win driving for Ferrari.
- •The podium featured an all-British trio for the first time since 1968.
- •Hamilton's win boosts his title aspirations in 2026.
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"Lewis Hamilton had just crossed the finish line nearly 20 seconds clear of George Russell to claim his first Formula 1 victory in Ferrari red, ending a 686-day winless streak. The first person to get through to him wasn’t a…
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