Lewis Hamilton clinches first Ferrari victory at Barcelona Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, 41, secured his first win for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix, ending a year‑long winless spell for both the driver and the Maranello team. The triumph marked Ferrari’s first victory since the 2024 Mexico GP and made Hamilton the oldest Formula 1 winner since 1970.

Hamilton attributed the success to a rebuilt mental state, extensive family support and a social‑media detox, noting, “He reconstruido mi mente hasta este punto, para volver a ponerme donde estaba.” He also highlighted Ferrari’s new rear‑wing innovation, dubbed the “Macarena,” which he believes contributed to the performance gain.

Ferrari’s bold move to sign Hamilton after two seasons without a win paid off, while Mercedes struggled with strategy errors and reliability, as seen in George Russell’s mis‑timed pit stops and Kimi Antonelli’s race‑ending failure. Fellow Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz praised Hamilton’s adaptation, saying the champion “parece Dios” after finding a car that suits his style.