Nico Rosberg hailed Lewis Hamilton’s triumph at the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix as a major boost for the 41‑year‑old’s 2026 campaign.
Rosberg salutes Hamilton’s historic win
After a rough start at Ferrari, Hamilton returned to form with a victory that follows two second‑place finishes in Canada and Monaco and a third‑place result in China. Rosberg, who raced beside Hamilton from 2013 to 2016, stressed the emotional weight of watching the Spaniard fight back from adversity.
“Seeing him re‑establish confidence so quickly is fantastic,” Rosberg told Sky Sports. “The momentum he’s built now feels dangerous for the rest of the season.”
Championship implications for 2026
Hamilton stands second in the drivers’ standings, 41 points adrift of Kimi Antonelli, who retired due to mechanical failure. George Russell sits third, nine points behind the Mercedes duo. The successive victories have tightened the battle and sharpened the focus on the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix scheduled for 26–28 June.
Reflecting on the “positive flywheel,” Rosberg pointed out that a win feeds motivation, work ethic and further success, suggesting Hamilton is climbing toward a new peak.
As the field readies itself for the final week of the season, all eyes will remain on Hamilton’s performance at the Red Bull Ring, where his recent resurgence could prove decisive.
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