Lewis Hamilton takes first Ferrari win in Barcelona, George Russell congratulates

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Lewis Hamilton takes first Ferrari win in Barcelona, George Russell congratulates
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Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 14, 2026. He beat teammate George Russell by 19.4 seconds, executing a successful three-stop strategy. Russell started on pole and led early but ultimately finished in second. Hamilton's win marks a significant moment, as it is also his first since the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix and the first non-Mercedes victory of the season. In post-race comments, Russell expressed his happiness for Hamilton and acknowledged the strong performance by Ferrari.

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  • Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win in Barcelona on June 14.
  • He won by 19.4 seconds over Russell.
  • Russell led the race early, starting from pole.
  • Hamilton's win is his first since 2024 at the Belgian Grand Prix.
  • It is the first non-Mercedes victory of the 2026 season.
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  • 3:16 PMYahoo SportsGeorge Russell’s Classy Tribute to Lewis Hamilton After First Ferrari Win
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George Russell has given a classy tribute to Lewis Hamilton as the seven-time world champion takes his first win in red in Barcelona. Hamilton beat Russell by 19.4 seconds at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, executing a three-stop strategy aided by…

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