Novak Djokovic attends Barcelona GP, waves flag for Hamilton's Ferrari win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Novak Djokovic faced a minor issue gaining entry to the Barcelona Grand Prix on June 14 after forgetting his access pass. Eventually, he was allowed in and participated in the event by waving the chequered flag for Lewis Hamilton, who marked his first victory with Ferrari. Hamilton took the win at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, adding to his record of seven victories at the track and bolstering Ferrari's title challenge this season. This victory is significant for Hamilton as he closely follows Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' standings amid some setbacks for his competitors during the race.
- •Djokovic forgot his access pass but gained entry to the event
- •Hamilton scored his first win with Ferrari in Barcelona
- •Hamilton's victory adds pressure on championship leader Kimi Antonelli
- •Hamilton has now seven wins at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- •Ferrari's strategy paid off against early leader George Russell
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic denied Barcelona GP entry before waving flag for Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari win
"Novak Djokovic’s day at the Barcelona Grand Prix began with an awkward moment outside the gates but ended with him waving the chequered flag for Lewis Hamilton’s first win as a Ferrari driver. Even by Formula 1 standards, it was a unique journey through the paddock.
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