Lewis Hamilton clinches first Ferrari victory at Barcelona Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton won his maiden Formula 1 race for Scuderia Ferrari at the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix, marking his 106th career win and his seventh triumph on the circuit. The 41‑year‑old Brit became the oldest Grand Prix winner since Jack Brabham in 1970. After a challenging debut season with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton benefited from a revised SF‑26 package and a strategic three‑stop tyre plan. A virtual safety car was deployed when Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin stopped on track, allowing Hamilton to pit without losing time and re‑enter the race in the lead. He pulled away from teammate George Russell and Lando Norris, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen, while rival Kimi Antonelli retired with a technical issue. Hamilton described the win as a long‑awaited dream for himself and Ferrari fans. The victory ends a period of underperformance for both driver and team and highlights Ferrari’s recent technical improvements.