Hamilton Wins First Ferrari Grand Prix at Barcelona
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- Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 14, 2026 — his 106th career victory and first for Ferrari, ending a 686-day drought after finishing 267 points behind Norris in his first Ferrari season.
- George Russell (2nd) and Lando Norris (3rd) joined Hamilton on an all-British podium, the first such result since 1968, with Norris saying Hamilton could 'stick the middle finger up' to critics who talked badly about him online.
- Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old drivers' championship leader who retired late from second place, said Hamilton's pace was unexpected, as the win cut the standings gap between them to 41 points.
- Toto Wolff (Hamilton's former Mercedes boss) said 'wholeheartedly I'm happy for him' and joked that Hamilton's relationship with Kim Kardashian was a factor in his return to form.
- Max Verstappen and Nico Rosberg — Hamilton's former rival and former teammate — both called the moment 'special,' with Rosberg adding it was 'historic' and a 'great day for the sport.'
- Formula 1's European season continues with the Austrian Grand Prix on June 26-28, live on Sky Sports F1.
Why it matters: Hamilton's first Ferrari win cuts his championship gap to 41 points behind 19-year-old leader Antonelli, keeping the 41-year-old seven-time champion in title contention in just his second Ferrari season. The result also marks a dramatic reversal from a 267-point deficit to Norris last year, validating his bold move away from Mercedes.
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