Lewis Hamilton secures his first win with Ferrari in Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Lewis Hamilton achieved his first victory with Ferrari in Spain on June 15, 2026, marking his first win since 2024. This success places him second in the standings and reduces Kimi Antonelli's lead. Hamilton has focused on rebuilding his mental strength and physical fitness after facing injury challenges in 2025. This season, he remains the only driver to finish in the top 10 of every race. Following this win, Formula 1 continues with upcoming races in Europe, a region where Hamilton has historically performed well.
- •Hamilton's win is his first with Ferrari and first since 2024.
- •He is now second in the standings behind Kimi Antonelli.
- •Hamilton emphasizes mental wellbeing and rigorous training this season.
- •He remains the only driver in the top 10 at every race this season.
- •Upcoming European races could impact the championship battle.
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"The seven-time champion's breakthrough first win with Ferrari on Sunday, his first since 2024, left him second in the standings and cut into the overall lead of Kimi Antonelli, the driver who replaced Hamilton when he left Mercedes. Getting back to the front has been a long and painful process and Hamilton shed some light on his journey after the win in Spain. Hamilton said he'd trained harder than ever ahead of this season to keep up with younger rivals like the 19-year-old Antonelli, after an injury dogged him through 2025 and he started to doubt his abilities.
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