Hamilton achieves first win with Ferrari at Montmeló
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory with Ferrari at the Formula One Catalan Grand Prix.
- The 41-year-old Briton extended his all-time win record to 106.
- Several notable drivers, including Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, finished outside the points or retired.
Lewis Hamilton achieved a landmark victory, claiming his first win for Ferrari at the Formula One Catalan Grand Prix in Montmeló. The seven-time world champion, now 41, crossed the finish line to secure his 106th career win, extending his own historic record in the sport.
This triumph marks a significant moment for Hamilton, representing his maiden victory since joining the Ferrari team. The race saw Hamilton finish ahead of his compatriots George Russell of Mercedes and Lando Norris of McLaren, who secured second and third place, respectively. The event was not without its challenges for other prominent drivers.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the current World Championship leader driving for Mercedes, was forced to retire with just three laps remaining. Spanish driver Carlos Sainz, competing for Williams, finished the race in twelfth position. Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion from Spain driving for Aston Martin, had to withdraw from the race due to a battery issue with fifteen laps left.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.