106th Victory for Hamilton – First in a Ferrari Car

Lewis Hamilton achieved his 106th Formula 1 victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix, a long-awaited win that marks his first triumph driving for Ferrari. The British driver had not won a Grand Prix since July 2024, when he was racing for Mercedes.

The race in Catalonia saw jubilant scenes after Hamilton crossed the finish line. The pivotal moment came on lap 42 when Hamilton pitted during a virtual safety car period. This strategic move allowed him to retain the lead, despite having a different pit-stop strategy than his rivals.

George Russell, who started from pole position, led until the virtual safety car was deployed. Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, had battled past Russell for second place but retired late in the race due to a technical issue with his Mercedes car.

Russell ultimately finished second, with McLaren's Lando Norris securing third place, resulting in the first all-British podium since the 1968 US Grand Prix. Hamilton's victory, combined with Antonelli's retirement, significantly narrows the points gap in the championship standings.

“

It felt almost impossible last year, but we never gave up hope.