The Barcelona GP noticed historical past made, as Lewis Hamilton secured his first-ever Ferrari win in Catalunya. The seven-time world champion’s 106th Grand Prix win was the primary of any non-Mercedes driver within the 2026 season. Make certain to comply with GPblog’s reside protection of all of the response to the Barcelona-Catalunya GP!
An aggressive three-stop technique and a few luck underneath the VSC noticed Hamilton take his first ever win in Ferrari crimson, and after a troublesome 2025 debut season, the Briton was
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Talking after the race, Hamilton stated: “First I’ve to start out and say an enormous grazie to everybody right here. My group right here at Ferrari, everybody again on the manufacturing unit. Fred for believing in me and bringing me to this group. I began out a dream which appeared virtually not possible throughout my time final 12 months however we by no means gave up hope and the group continued to elevate me up. We made so many modifications and we made so many enhancements. On high of that, I’ve received the best fanbase a sportsman might ever ask for and so thanks to all people.”
Requested to rank his newest victory among the many 105 wins prior, Hamilton replied: “They’re all particular in their very own method 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 would at all times watched the screens and puzzled what it could be prefer to win in that automotive – and it is come.”
Extra historical past was made within the truth and joined Hamilton . The British trio are the primary to seem on the rostrum since Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill and John Surtees on the 1968 United States Grand Prix.
‘s Norris mirrored on Hamilton’s win: “It’s fairly particular. It’s good. You already know, the previous couple of weekends he’s definitely appeared to have upped his sport and as a lot because it, yeah, was one thing we as soon as might sort of benefit from and attempt to benefit from, it looks like he’s benefiting from what he’s received now, and that’s cool to see.
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“I grew up as a fan of Lewis and I don’t know if I might nonetheless say I’m like that sort of fan, however I’m nonetheless a fan of him. And as a seven-time World Champion, it’s at all times a pleasure to see these sorts of issues. And with Ferrari once more, it’s even cooler to sort of see that partnership come via and sort of pay dividends, as it’s doing now. So, yeah, particular.”
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Picture: Race Photos
Antonelli feeling “empty” after Barcelona GP DNF
It was a foul day for teenager , whose Barcelona GP got here to a merciless finish through a battery failure on Lap 62. Antonelli had simply handed teammate George Russell for P2 with simply 4 laps to go earlier than his race was dropped at a heartbreaking halt.
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Antonelli did take some comfort from his tempo all through the Barcelona GP, and likewise made positive to congratulate Hamilton when talking to Sky , however admitted the DNF had left him feeling “empty.” The 19-year-old’s lead over Hamilton within the championship has additionally been reduce to only 41 factors.
He informed Sky F1: “I believe we have been the quickest on monitor at the moment. Okay, Lewis, on the finish, he was very fast, however second stint we have been tremendous fast. The best way we got here again from the battle. And yeah, the tempo was good. After all, Lewis after the VSC was not potential to catch. By the best way, 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 facet, yeah, very disappointing. I really feel a bit empty, to be honest, proper now. However on the identical time, these items occur. Occurs to everybody. And a very powerful is to return again stronger.”
Picture: Race Photos
Picture: Race Photos
