Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix, breaking a win‑drought that began after the 2024 Belgian event.
Championship Standings After Barcelona
Hamilton now sits second in the drivers’ table, 41 points behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and nine points ahead of George Russell.
The triumph represents Ferrari’s first race win of the season and the first grand prix in 2026 not clinched by Mercedes.
Electric Fans Flood Italian Streets
Across Italy, supporters drove classic Ferraris, including a Testarossa and a 1980s 308 GTS, while a Lancia Delta HF rattled the streets.
Social media feeds captured chants of the Italian national anthem, the waving of Ferrari and Hamilton flags, and fan comments about future championships.
Hamilton on the Milestone
During post‑race talks, Hamilton said, “They’re all special, but this one is something else. I watched Ferrari succeed as a kid, and now I’ve won in that car.”
Speaking with former Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, he reflected on his 106th career win and the journey that brought him to the Ferrari pit wall.
He added that the team would keep working to close the point gap, emphasizing that the championship fight is still very much alive.
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