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.
F1·June 17, 2026 04:23 PM ET
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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