Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari win at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Lewis Hamilton achieved his first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 18, 2026. Hamilton's win ends his victory drought and offers Charles Leclerc an opportunity to study Hamilton's championship qualities. Former driver Juan Pablo Montoya emphasized the significance of this moment for Leclerc, suggesting it could enhance his development as a driver. The race featured dramatic developments that contributed to Hamilton's triumph.
- •Hamilton wins his first Grand Prix with Ferrari.
- •Victory comes at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- •Juan Pablo Montoya highlights importance for Charles Leclerc.
- •Hamilton's win ends a lengthy victory drought.
- 10:45 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari win gives Charles Leclerc "amazing opportunity", says former F1 driver
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Charles Leclerc has been presented with an invaluable chance to study Lewis Hamilton's title-winning qualities following the Briton's first Ferrari grand prix triumph at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Hamilton ended his victory drought and claimed his first grand prix win with the Maranello outfit during a dramatic Barcelona-Catalunya ...Keep reading
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