Ferrari chairman John Elkann has launched an emotional assertion following Lewis Hamilton’s first win with the Maranello outfit on the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
The seven-time champion claimed his first victory in purple after beginning the race from second on the grid and efficiently pulling off a three-stop technique. Whereas a digital security automotive performed into the crew’s technique, Hamilton had the tempo to complete 19 seconds forward of George Russell in second.
“Nicely carried out Lewis, in your first nice victory with Ferrari: an emotional second and an important end result, which belongs to all the crew and to all our followers,” Elkann mentioned.
“I want to thank everybody for the willpower, sacrifice and collective effort that they show on daily basis with ardour and Ferrari spirit, each on the monitor and in Maranello.
“My thanks additionally go to the opposite Ferrari crew, which tackled an extremely demanding 24 Hours of Le Mans with delight, unity and nice professionalism, preventing till the very finish. Forza Ferrari.”
Hamilton appeared like he was holding again tears as he spoke to his crew after crossing the road. “Grazie a tutti, Maranello,” he mentioned over the crew radio. “Thanks a lot. You’ve got helped me obtain this dream, and I am unable to thanks sufficient. Thanks for everybody pushing so onerous again at house.
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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“I am so happy with you. To my household, I like you. To my followers, thanks for persevering with to remind me who I’m. I could not have carried out this with out you.”
Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after a 12-year stint at Mercedes, throughout which he secured six of his seven championship titles. Whereas he struggled in his first season with Ferrari, the British driver has bounced again in 2026.
He sits second, 41 factors behind championship chief Kimi Antonelli, and is 9 factors forward of George Russell in third.
Pictures from Barcelona-Catalunya GP – Sunday
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