F1: Hamilton wins Barcelona GP, his first victory with Ferrari
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory driving for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
- George Russell (Mercedes) and Lando Norris (McLaren) completed the podium.
- This marks Ferrari's first Grand Prix win since 2024 and Hamilton's 106th career victory.
Lewis Hamilton achieved his maiden victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix, the seventh round of the Formula 1 World Championship. He crossed the finish line ahead of George Russell of Mercedes and Lando Norris in a McLaren. This win is Hamilton's 106th in his career and his first since July 2024. It also marks Ferrari's first Grand Prix triumph since October 2024. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired from the race three laps from the end while in second place with his Mercedes. Charles Leclerc also retired his Ferrari shortly before the checkered flag. Max Verstappen finished fourth for Red Bull, ahead of Oscar Piastri (McLaren) in fifth. Other points finishers included Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto (Alpine), Liam Lawson, and Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls). Hamilton expressed his gratitude over team radio, shouting "Forza Ferrari" in Italian and thanking the team and fans for helping him realize his dream and remember who he is. In the drivers' standings, Hamilton has closed the gap to leader Antonelli to 41 points, while Russell is 50 points behind the 19-year-old.
Forza Ferrari, you helped me remember who I am!
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.