Hamilton Wins First Grand Prix for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton captured his maiden victory for Ferrari in a dramatic Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, a race that saw championship leader Kimi Antonelli retire from second place with just four laps remaining.

The thrilling event featured sustained tension and jeopardy, culminating in Hamilton's first win since the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix when he drove for Mercedes. The outcome was heavily influenced by a virtual safety car (VSC) period. This allowed Hamilton, who was on a different pit-stop strategy than Mercedes drivers Russell and Antonelli, to pit and maintain his lead.

Antonelli had recently passed Russell for second place after a prolonged battle, only for his car to stop with a technical problem. This retirement proved crucial for Hamilton's win and impacted the championship standings.

George Russell secured second place, and McLaren's Lando Norris finished third, marking the first all-British podium since the 1968 US Grand Prix. Hamilton's victory, coupled with Antonelli's misfortune, reduced Hamilton's deficit in the championship to 41 points. Russell also gained ground, now trailing Antonelli by 50 points.