Lewis Hamilton wins first Ferrari race at Barcelona Grand Prix

British driver Lewis Hamilton secured his 106th Formula 1 victory and his first with Ferrari at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Starting from pole, Hamilton benefited from a three‑stop strategy and a timely Virtual Safety Car period, which allowed him to retain the lead after his final pit stop.

He finished ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and McLaren’s Lando Norris, while championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli retired with a late‑race engine failure. The win reduced Hamilton’s points deficit and re‑ignited his title challenge.

Hamilton described the triumph as a lifelong dream come true, noting that he grew up watching Ferrari’s successes on television. He also revealed that he had been racing with a lingering injury from a pre‑season crash in 2025, adding an emotional layer to the victory. The podium result highlighted Ferrari’s progress under team principal Frédéric Vasseur and marked a turning point in Hamilton’s partnership with the Scuderia.