Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari victory at Barcelona Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, 41, won the Formula 1 race in Barcelona, marking his inaugural victory for Ferrari after moving from Mercedes. The win narrows the points gap to young Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, fueling talk of a championship duel between the two generations.

Meanwhile, veteran Fernando Alonso suffered a crash in his Aston Martin‑Honda and hinted that Barcelona could be his last race, leaving his future in the sport uncertain. Hamilton praised team principal Fred Vasseur for taking a risk on him, and reiterated his aim to claim an eighth world title with Ferrari. The race also saw discussions about potential teammate changes at Ferrari, with names such as Esteban Ocon and academy driver Rafael Camara mentioned.

The event underscored Hamilton’s rapid adaptation to Ferrari’s cars and highlighted the emerging rivalry with Antonelli, while Alonso’s difficulties added a contrasting storyline to the weekend’s proceedings.