Hamilton claims first Ferrari victory at Spanish Grand Prix

Seven-time champion secures maiden win with the Scuderia.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 151 min read

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What happened: Lewis Hamilton triumphed at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, marking his first victory since joining Ferrari. The British driver executed a masterful three-stop strategy to cross the finish line over 19 seconds ahead of his nearest rival.

Why it matters: The win ends a 686-day drought for Hamilton and represents his 106th career victory, making him the oldest Grand Prix winner since 1970. The result propels Hamilton into second place in the Drivers' Championship as the 2026 season reaches its mid-point.

By the numbers: Hamilton won by 19.561 seconds over George Russell. He now sits at 115 points in the standings, trailing leader Kimi Antonelli by 41 points.

What to watch: The championship battle continues as the teams prepare for the upcoming round in Austria.

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@ScuderiaFerrari Jun 15, 2:20 PM ET

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