Hamilton wins first race with Ferrari at Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Ferrari used a three-stop strategy and fresher tires to help Hamilton pass George Russell and end Mercedes’ unbeaten start, officials said.
- On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, securing his first victory with Scuderia Ferrari and the 106th win of his career.
- Ferrari executed a three-stop race strategy, pitting Hamilton on lap 27 for fresher tires that allowed him to overtake George Russell, who utilized a two-stop plan.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired five laps from the end with an electrical shutdown, while a virtual safety car triggered by Fernando Alonso proved pivotal to Hamilton's strategy.
- Reigning champion Lando Norris finished third, completing the first all-British Formula 1 podium since 1968, while Hamilton moved to 115 points in the driver standings.
- The next round, the Austrian Grand Prix, is scheduled for June 26-28; Hamilton expressed gratitude to Ferrari, stating, "This is just the first of, I hope, many.
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Northampton Chronicle & EchoMercedes hot streak ends as Lewis Hamilton clinches maiden Ferrari win
Brackley’s Mercedes saw an impressive six-race win streak come to a close as Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton secured a memorable victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
After 686 days of waiting, Lewis Hamilton wins again a Formula One race in Barcelona. The Brit is ready for the title fight – also because his Ferrari now works well.
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