Lewis Hamilton secured his emotional first win with Ferrari at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone in his career. The race also delivered a historic all-British podium with Hamilton, George Russell, and Lando Norris – the first since the 1968 US Grand Prix where Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, and John Surtees achieved the feat. Hamilton's victory at Barcelona echoed Michael Schumacher's first Ferrari win there 30 years prior.
Off-track, the paddock was swept up in FIFA World Cup fever. Drivers like Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz donned national kits, while VCARB even rolled out a special "VCARB FC" livery and team merch, celebrating the tournament's kickoff. Meanwhile, Alex Albon made history for Williams, surpassing Nigel Mansell for most starts, even borrowing Mansell's iconic helmet. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, despite a late DNF, was spotted watching FP1 from the grandstands disguised in a Spider-Man mask. This weekend proved that even F1's classic circuits can still deliver unexpected drama and historic firsts, both on and off the asphalt.
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