Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win intensifies F1 title fight with Russell and Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton claimed victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix, gaining 25 points on championship leader Kimi Antonelli and narrowing the gap to second‑placed George Russell. Russell praised Hamilton's move to Ferrari, calling him a “real threat” in the title battle.

Analysts note that Ferrari’s recent upgrades and Mercedes’ earlier dominance could set up a three‑team contest involving Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren, especially as McLaren’s Lando Norris remains competitive. The win also highlighted Antonelli’s retirement, further reshuffling the points standings.