Lewis Hamilton wins first GP with Ferrari in Barcelona
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:57 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured his first grand prix victory with Ferrari at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 14, 2026. This win marks Hamilton's first victory in two years and comes after 31 attempts with the Scuderia. Utilizing a strategy different from many competitors, Hamilton started on soft tires and capitalized on a virtual safety car period for an essential pit stop. After the race, an emotional Hamilton expressed gratitude to Ferrari for helping him achieve his dream of winning in red.
- •Hamilton's win is his 106th career grand prix victory.
- •He started the race strategically on soft tires amidst excessive tire degradation.
- •An Aston Martin's retirement facilitated Hamilton's critical pit stop under virtual safety car.
- •Hamilton thanked his team and fans for their support after the race.
- •This win is notable as Hamilton had not won in two years.
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"Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari for helping him "achieve a dream" after taking his maiden grand prix win as a member of the Scuderia. Hamilton and Ferrari went on the offensive in F1's tyre battle on a sweltering Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Unlike most other frontrunners, including poleman George Russell, Hamilton opted for a start of softs, with the excessive tyre degradation all but ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari for helping him "achieve a dream" after taking his maiden grand prix win as a member of the Scuderia. Hamilton and Ferrari went on the offensive in F1's tyre battle on a sweltering Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Unlike most other frontrunners, including poleman George Russell, Hamilton opted for a start of softs, with the excessive tyre degradation all but ...Keep reading
"An elated and emotional Hamilton records his first Ferrari grand prix victory in 31 attempts and his first in two years
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External links- AutosportJun 14, 2026, 2:57 PM"You helped me achieve this dream" - Hamilton's emotional message after first Ferrari win
Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari for helping him "achieve a dream" after taking his maiden grand prix win as a member of the Scuderia. Hamilton and Ferrari went on the offensive in F1's tyre battle on a sweltering Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Unlike most other frontrunners, including poleman George Russell, Hamilton opted for a start of softs, with the excessive tyre degradation all but ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:52 PM"You helped me achieve this dream" Lewis Hamilton's emotional message on first Ferrari GP win
An elated and emotional Hamilton records his first Ferrari grand prix victory in 31 attempts and his first in two years
- Motorsport.comJun 14, 2026, 2:52 PM"You helped me achieve this dream" Lewis Hamilton's emotional message on first Ferrari GP win
Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari for helping him "achieve a dream" after taking his maiden grand prix win as a member of the Scuderia. Hamilton and Ferrari went on the offensive in F1's tyre battle on a sweltering Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Unlike most other frontrunners, including poleman George Russell, Hamilton opted for a start of softs, with the excessive tyre degradation all but ...Keep reading
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