Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory as a Ferrari driver at the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix, utilizing a masterclass three-stop strategy. This aggressive approach decisively beat the Mercedes duo's two-stopper, with a timely Virtual Safety Car for Fernando Alonso's DNF further aiding Hamilton's charge. The win dramatically shifted the championship picture. Points leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a front wing failure and DNF'd, moments after taking second from George Russell. This massive break propels Hamilton and Russell forward in the standings. Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman struggled, finishing P13 and DNF respectively, while Cadillac saw Sergio Perez P14 and Valtteri Bottas out of the race. This Hamilton win sets up a thrilling season, putting pressure on Antonelli to rebound quickly and reclaim momentum.
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Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory as a Ferrari driver at the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix, utilizing a masterclass three-stop strategy. This aggressive approach decisively beat the Mercedes duo's two-stopper, with a timely Virtual Safety Car for Fernando Alonso's DNF further aiding Hamilton's charge. The win dramatically shifted the championship picture. Points leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a front wing failure and DNF'd, moments after taking second from George Russell. This massive break propels Hamilton and Russell forward in the standings. Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman struggled, finishing P13 and DNF respectively, while Cadillac saw Sergio Perez P14 and Valtteri Bottas out of the race. This Hamilton win sets up a thrilling season, putting pressure on Antonelli to rebound quickly and reclaim momentum.
