Lewis Hamilton secured his first Method 1 grand prix victory for Ferrari on the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, prompting widespread avenue celebrations in Italy.
Sunday’s win ended a victory drought for the seven-time champion courting again to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. It additionally marked Ferrari’s first race win of the present season, and the primary grand prix in 2026 not gained by Mercedes.
Whereas the crew celebrated on the observe, followers throughout Italy took to the streets. Social media footage confirmed followers enjoying the Italian nationwide anthem, driving basic Italian automobiles, together with a Ferrari Testarossa, a Nineteen Eighties Ferrari 308 GTS and a Lancia Delta HF, and waving Ferrari and Hamilton flags.
“Think about once we win in Italy!” one fan commented on X, whereas one other added: “Think about what they’re going to do when he wins a championship.”
“Some individuals are well-known, after which there may be Ferrari + Lewis well-known!” another person posted.
Hamilton’s win in Barcelona was his 106th profession win. When talking along with his former Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg after the race, Hamilton mirrored on the brand new milestone. “They’re all particular in their very own approach however this one is one thing else,” he stated.
“I watched Ferrari have all that success once I was youthful, watching it on TV. And as I have been racing right here [in F1], I would all the time watched the screens and puzzled what it could be prefer to win in that automotive – and it is come.”
The Ferrari driver is at present second within the drivers’ standings, 41 factors behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, and 9 factors forward of George Russell in third.
Whereas Hamilton acknowledged that there’s nonetheless an extended approach to go within the championship, he did not rule out a title struggle. “I undoubtedly will take it. There’s a lengthy, lengthy approach to go they usually’ve nonetheless bought nice tempo, as you may see. However we’re going to maintain working and making an attempt to shut that hole,” he added. “It isn’t over, that is for certain.”
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