Lewis Hamilton wins in Barcelona, closes gap to Kimi Antonelli in standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured victory today in Barcelona, marking his first win since the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. Hamilton's strategic three-stop approach, aided by a virtual safety car, helped him finish 19 seconds ahead of George Russell. Kimi Antonelli, who had a 66-point lead in the standings, retired late in the race after suffering power issues, resulting in a significant points swing. This win brings Hamilton's total to 106 career grand prix victories and tightens the championship race with several rounds still remaining.
- •Hamilton claimed his 106th career win.
- •Antonelli retired after sustaining front wing damage.
- •Hamilton's victory comes after a strong pre-race preparation.
- •Antonelli had led the season standings with 156 points.
- •Hamilton and Russell both benefit from Antonelli's retirement.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli Acknowledges Championship Threat from Lewis Hamilton After Barcelona Setback
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Sends Warning to Championship Leader Antonelli: “It’s Not Over”
"Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli has acknowledged that Lewis Hamilton is a significant championship threat after the seven-time world champion secured victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix with a strong lead of almost 20 seconds over runner-up driver George Russell.…
"Heading into Barcelona, Kimi Antonelli carried a 66-point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the drivers‘ standings and was chasing a sixth consecutive grand prix victory. He left with nothing. Hamilton left with everything, and made sure to say so. Hamilton…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:27 PMKimi Antonelli Acknowledges Championship Threat from Lewis Hamilton After Barcelona Setback
Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli has acknowledged that Lewis Hamilton is a significant championship threat after the seven-time world champion secured victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix with a strong lead of almost 20 seconds over runner-up driver George Russell.…
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:07 PMLewis Hamilton Sends Warning to Championship Leader Antonelli: “It’s Not Over”
Heading into Barcelona, Kimi Antonelli carried a 66-point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the drivers‘ standings and was chasing a sixth consecutive grand prix victory. He left with nothing. Hamilton left with everything, and made sure to say so. Hamilton…
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