Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari victory at Barcelona Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton secured his first win for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, marking his 106th career victory and moving him to second place in the drivers’ standings, 41 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The race produced an all‑British podium, with Mercedes driver George Russell second and McLaren’s Lando Norris third, the first such finish since 1968.

Italian media praised Hamilton extensively, with La Repubblica awarding a perfect score of 10 and likening the win to a “colossal revenge,” while Corriere della Sera gave a score of 106 in reference to his total career wins. Polish outlets also gave Hamilton maximum ratings and ranked other drivers lower. Hamilton highlighted the role of his new race engineer, Carlo Santi, saying the partnership reignited his passion for racing and contributed to the successful performance.

The victory has been hailed as a pivotal moment for both Hamilton’s career and Ferrari’s championship hopes, fueling speculation about the team’s prospects for the remainder of the season.