Lewis Hamilton wins in Barcelona, cutting Mercedes' championship lead

Lewis Hamilton reduced his Formula 1 championship deficit to 41 points after a decisive victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix, according to former driver David Coulthard, who praised Hamilton's return to peak form. The win also narrowed the gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' standings.

Mercedes, despite leading the constructors' championship, continues to wrestle with reliability problems that have cost the team dozens of points this season. Team principal Toto Wolff highlighted recent technical failures, including battery issues that forced George Russell's car to stop in Montreal and contributed to Antonelli's retirement in Barcelona. The team is investigating the faults, acknowledging that repeated setbacks could jeopardise their championship position.