Lewis Hamilton thanks fans after Barcelona victory with Ferrari
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Lewis Hamilton expressed gratitude to his fans following his victory in Barcelona, his first win with Ferrari. This win marks a significant comeback after a challenging 2025 season, where he faced the first podium-less year of his career. He credited the support from fans and his team for helping him rebuild confidence and find strength amid difficulties. Hamilton, currently second in the drivers' championship, emphasized it remains early in the season to discuss his title aspirations while acknowledging the performance gap with rivals like Mercedes. He noted ongoing challenges with Ferrari's power unit and the need for further improvements to consistently compete.
- •Hamilton's Barcelona win is his first with Ferrari
- •He describes a comeback from a low point last year
- •Currently sitting second in the drivers' championship
- •Acknowledges challenges with Ferrari's power unit
- •Stresses focus on one race at a time
- 3:03 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton thanks his fans: They “rescued me last year"
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton thanks his fans: They “rescued” me last year
"Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona victory, his first with Ferrari, is one of the standout feel-good moments of the 2026 Formula 1 season so far, coming after a difficult maiden campaign with the Italian team last year. He says he managed to come back "from really quite a low place" - not least because of the support he received from both his team and his fans. "I really feel like my fans really ...Keep reading
"The seven-time world champion says he managed to "rebuild" himself after a difficult 2025 season - and highlighted the role of his team and supporters throughout the process
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 22, 2026, 3:03 PMLewis Hamilton thanks his fans: They “rescued me last year"
Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona victory, his first with Ferrari, is one of the standout feel-good moments of the 2026 Formula 1 season so far, coming after a difficult maiden campaign with the Italian team last year. He says he managed to come back "from really quite a low place" - not least because of the support he received from both his team and his fans. "I really feel like my fans really ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:03 PMLewis Hamilton thanks his fans: They “rescued” me last year
The seven-time world champion says he managed to "rebuild" himself after a difficult 2025 season - and highlighted the role of his team and supporters throughout the process
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