McLaren praises upgraded Ferrari after Hamilton's Barcelona victory
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured his first win for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix on June 15, 2026. Following this performance, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella expressed confidence that Ferrari has the best chassis in Formula 1. Stella cited the SF-26's speed through corners, particularly in medium-speed sections, as a key factor in their assessment. This victory marks a significant moment for both Hamilton and Ferrari in their ongoing season.
- •Lewis Hamilton wins at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
- •McLaren's Andrea Stella cites Ferrari's SF-26 as the best chassis.
- •Hamilton's victory is his first as a Ferrari driver.
- •The race occurred on June 15, 2026.
- •The performance suggests increased competition among F1 teams.
- 3:35 PMAutosport — McLaren: Ferrari has best F1 chassis after Barcelona upgrades
- 1:30 PMMotorsport.com — McLaren labels upgraded Ferrari best F1 chassis after Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win
"Lewis Hamilton's performance in Barcelona, which delivered his first victory for Ferrari, prompted McLaren team boss Andrea Stella to conclude that the Scuderia now has the best chassis in Formula 1. The Italian believes the Barcelona Grand Prix provided "clear indications" that the SF-26 is now the fastest car through the corners - particularly in medium-speed sections - while Mercedes ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton's performance in Barcelona, which delivered his first victory for Ferrari, prompted McLaren team boss Andrea Stella to conclude that the Scuderia now has the best chassis in Formula 1. The Italian believes the Barcelona Grand Prix provided "clear indications" that the SF-26 is now the fastest car through the corners - particularly in medium-speed sections - while Mercedes ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 15, 2026, 3:35 PMMcLaren: Ferrari has best F1 chassis after Barcelona upgrades
Lewis Hamilton's performance in Barcelona, which delivered his first victory for Ferrari, prompted McLaren team boss Andrea Stella to conclude that the Scuderia now has the best chassis in Formula 1. The Italian believes the Barcelona Grand Prix provided "clear indications" that the SF-26 is now the fastest car through the corners - particularly in medium-speed sections - while Mercedes ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 15, 2026, 1:30 PMMcLaren labels upgraded Ferrari best F1 chassis after Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win
Lewis Hamilton's performance in Barcelona, which delivered his first victory for Ferrari, prompted McLaren team boss Andrea Stella to conclude that the Scuderia now has the best chassis in Formula 1. The Italian believes the Barcelona Grand Prix provided "clear indications" that the SF-26 is now the fastest car through the corners - particularly in medium-speed sections - while Mercedes ...Keep reading
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