Lewis Hamilton secures first win for Ferrari at Barcelona Grand Prix
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Lewis Hamilton achieved his first victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 14, 2026. Hamilton's controlled drive capitalized on a three-stop strategy and a virtual safety car, ending Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak as Antonelli retired late in the race. This win marks Hamilton's first since the Belgian Grand Prix in 2024 and makes him the oldest Formula One winner since Jack Brabham in 1970. Hamilton reduced Antonelli's championship lead from 66 points to 41, while George Russell and Lando Norris completed an all-Brit podium.
- •Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
- •Antonelli's retirement allowed Hamilton to close the championship gap.
- •Hamilton last won a race nearly two years ago.
- •George Russell finished second, followed by Lando Norris in third.
- •The victory aligns Hamilton's legacy as the oldest Formula One race winner since 1970.
- 3:52 PMESPN — Hamilton takes first win for Ferrari, all Brit pod...
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton secures first Grand Prix win for Ferrari in Barcelona
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
"Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win for Ferrari with a stunning victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as title leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a late retirement. Hamilton delivered a brilliant drive to nail a three-stop strategy and capitalised on a perfectly-timed virtual safety car to earn his first win since the Belgian Grand Prix in 2024 – 40 races and 686 days ago.
"Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak.Hamilton, 41, cut down Antonelli's title lead to 41 points by triumphing on a Sunday nearly two years after he last won a race.
"Lewis Hamilton has taken his first win for Ferrari after a stunning and controlled drive at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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External links- ESPNJun 14, 2026, 3:52 PMHamilton takes first win for Ferrari, all Brit pod...
Lewis Hamilton has taken his first win for Ferrari after a stunning and controlled drive at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:56 PMLewis Hamilton secures first Grand Prix win for Ferrari in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win for Ferrari with a stunning victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as title leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a late retirement. Hamilton delivered a brilliant drive to nail a three-stop strategy and capitalised on a perfectly-timed virtual safety car to earn his first win since the Belgian Grand Prix in 2024 – 40 races and 686 days ago.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:54 PMHamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak.Hamilton, 41, cut down Antonelli's title lead to 41 points by triumphing on a Sunday nearly two years after he last won a race.
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