From Lewis Hamilton’s first-ever Ferrari victory on the Barcelona GP, to Kimi Antonelli’s heartbreaking DNF, listed here are the principle tales from right now, June 14.
Hamilton secures first-ever Ferrari win at Barcelona GP
It has lastly occurred, Lewis Hamilton has gained in Ferrari purple. The seven-time world champion, with an aggressive three-stop technique and a bit of fine fortune underneath the VSC, grew to become the primary non-Mercedes driver to win a Grand Prix at Barcelona.
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Making good use of a blistering center stint, Hamilton received forward of duo George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and he was capable of keep there after the VSC was introduced out for Fernando Alonso’s crash on Lap 61. With brisker tyres, Hamilton stormed to victory by a virtually 20-second margin.
Such was Hamilton’s tempo in Barcelona, he might properly have gained the race with out the assistance of that VSC. The Briton was , ensuring to thank those who had supported him by a tricky 2025 debut season.
Talking after the race, Hamilton mentioned: “First I’ve to start out and say an enormous grazie to everybody right here. My crew right here at Ferrari, everybody again on the manufacturing unit. Fred for believing in me and bringing me to this crew. I began out a dream which appeared virtually inconceivable throughout my time final yr however we by no means gave up hope and the crew continued to carry me up. We made so many modifications and we made so many enhancements. On prime of that, I’ve received the best fanbase a sportsman might ever ask for and so thanks to all people.”
When requested the place this win ranked amongst his unbelievable 106 profession victories, Hamilton mentioned: “They’re all particular in their very own means however this one is one thing else. I watched Ferrari have all that success once I was youthful, watching it on TV. As I have been racing right here, I might at all times watched the screens and questioned what it will be wish to win in that automotive – and it is come.”
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There may be additionally the query of whether or not the seven-time world champion is within the title race, particularly after championship chief Kimi Antonelli’s heartbreaking DNF in Barcelona. Hamilton now sits simply 41 factors behind the Mercedes driver within the standings.
“I positively will take it. There’s a lengthy, lengthy solution to go they usually’ve nonetheless received nice tempo, as you may see. However we’re going to hold working and making an attempt to shut that hole. It isn’t over, that is for positive,” Hamilton concluded.
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Antonelli suffers DNF heartbreak in Barcelona
Whereas Antonelli was happy with Hamilton’s maiden Ferrari victory, he couldn’t disguise his disappointment together with his battery-related DNF on Lap 62. The Italian had simply received forward of George Russell for P2, however with 4 laps from the end, a battery failure introduced his race to a merciless finish.
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Talking to Sky post-race, Antonelli mentioned he believed he was the quickest driver on observe, however the DNF has nonetheless left him . The 19-year-old mentioned: “I believe we had been the quickest on observe right now. Okay, Lewis, on the finish, he was very fast, however second stint we had been tremendous fast. The best way we got here again from the battle. And yeah, the tempo was good. In fact, Lewis after the VSC was not potential to catch. By the way in which, I am very glad for him for his win. It is good to see that he received his first win with Ferrari.
“However on my aspect, yeah, very disappointing. I really feel a bit empty, to be truthful, proper now. However on the identical time, these items occur. Occurs to everybody. And an important is to return again stronger.”
When requested whether or not he sees Hamilton as a real menace for his championship lead, Antonelli replied: “I imply, for positive, they’re in unbelievable type. Ferrari may be very dependable, however they’re fast as properly.
“We simply want to maximise each alternative that we now have after which attempt to do our greatest. Nevertheless it’s not going to be easy. I am already trying ahead to the following one. As a result of I actually need to return to the place we left or from the place we had been ending earlier than.”
Picture: Race Footage
Picture: Race Footage
