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Ferrari Marks Barcelona Weekend After Hamilton Win

Ferrari marks Hamilton's Barcelona breakthrough.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read
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What happened: Scuderia Ferrari posted a short Barcelona note after the MSC Cruises Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton won the race, with George Russell second and Lando Norris third.

Why it matters: The result gave Ferrari a headline win and turned the weekend into a major marker in the 2026 F1 season. Russell had started on pole, but Hamilton converted a front-row start into victory as the podium finished all British.

By the numbers: Hamilton started P2 and finished P1. Russell started P1 and finished P2, while Norris moved from P4 to P3. The top five finishers were Hamilton, Russell, Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.

What to watch: Next focus turns to how Ferrari carries the Barcelona pace into the following rounds. Qualifying form and race strategy will be the key tells.

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