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Lewis Hamilton Secures Historic First Victory for Ferrari in Barcelona

Hamilton leads all-British podium in landmark F1 victory.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 171 min read
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What happened: Lewis Hamilton captured his first win as a Ferrari driver at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a 686-day victory drought. The seven-time champion utilized an aggressive three-stop strategy and a well-timed Virtual Safety Car period to finish nearly 20 seconds ahead of the field.

Why it matters: The triumph makes Hamilton the first driver in Formula 1 history to win races for McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari. His victory also headlined the first all-British podium sweep since 1968, while narrowing the championship gap to current leader Kimi Antonelli.

By the numbers: P1: Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), P2: George Russell (Mercedes), P3: Lando Norris (McLaren). Hamilton trails championship leader by 41 points. First all-British podium sweep in 58 years.

What to watch: As Ferrari celebrates the milestone, Williams principal James Vowles is set to address his team's struggles following a difficult weekend at the circuit.

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