Lewis Hamilton wins inaugural race with Ferrari in Barcelona
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 16, 2026. After struggling in his initial season with Ferrari, Hamilton reset his mindset and reclaimed his form, previously achieving a podium finish in China. He started from P2 in qualifying and utilized a three-stop strategy, ultimately finishing 19 seconds ahead of teammate George Russell. Hamilton emphasized the importance of mental resilience and teamwork in achieving this win, marking his 106th career victory.
- •Hamilton claims his first win with Ferrari on June 16, 2026
- •Finished 19 seconds ahead of George Russell
- •Resetting mindset was key to performance improvement
- •Previously struggled in the 2025 season with no podiums
- •Achieved P2 in qualifying before winning the race
"Lewis Hamilton has outlined how he turned his performance at Ferrari around to secure a maiden win with the team in Barcelona.
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