Lewis Hamilton secures first victory with Ferrari in Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 11, marking his first victory with Ferrari. Starting from second, Hamilton faced competition from pole-sitter George Russell of Mercedes. After a strategic battle involving tire strategies and pit stops, Hamilton took the lead as the race unfolded, leaving Russell to defend against Lando Norris while focusing on his two-stop plan. This win significantly boosts Hamilton's position in the 2026 Drivers' Championship standings.
- •Hamilton wins the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 11.
- •He earned his first win driving for Ferrari after switching from Mercedes.
- •The race featured strategic tire choices and pit stop maneuvers.
- •Hamilton overtook rivals during critical stages of the race.
- •This victory positions Hamilton strongly in the Drivers' Championship.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton wins the Barcelona-Catalunya GP
"Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton wins the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, sparking the title fight
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