Historic all‑British podium at the 2026 Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix stunned Formula 1 audiences as Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris lifted the trophy on Saturday.
Hamilton’s record‑breaking win
Lewis Hamilton decorated his Ferrari debut with a first‑ever victory for the marque, earning the season’s first non‑Mercedes triumph after a calculated three‑stop strategy. The win places him 41 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli and nine points ahead of Russell, keeping a tight leaderboard.
Jeremy Clarkson’s tongue‑in‑cheek commentary
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson posted on X, “Great to see three Brits on the podium in Barcelona,” before joking that the win was “just a shame the winner was sponsored by an Italian beer,” referring to Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%. He added, “One day I hope Hawkstone is big enough to sponsor an F1 team. But which one?”
Championship implications & next race
With the British trio setting the podium for the first time since 1968, Russell and Norris highlighted the moment’s historicity during the post‑race press conference, noting the honour of representing their country. The next event on the calendar will be the Austrian Grand Prix slated for 26–28 June, where the sprint continues to edge toward season‑ending standings.
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