Ferrari chairman John Elkann hailed Lewis Hamilton's emotional first victory with the Scuderia at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Elkann praised Hamilton and the entire team for their determination and collective effort after the seven-time champion dominated the race. Starting from second, Hamilton executed a perfect three-stop strategy, ultimately crossing the line 19 seconds clear of George Russell. While a Virtual Safety Car benefited Ferrari's strategy, Hamilton's raw pace was undeniable. His emotional radio message, "Grazie a tutti, Maranello. You've helped me achieve this dream," highlighted the significance of the moment after a challenging first season with Ferrari in 2025. This win firmly establishes Hamilton as a championship contender in 2026. He now sits second in the standings, 41 points behind Kimi Antonelli, signaling a strong push for an unprecedented eighth title.
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Ferrari chairman John Elkann hailed Lewis Hamilton's emotional first victory with the Scuderia at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Elkann praised Hamilton and the entire team for their determination and collective effort after the seven-time champion dominated the race. Starting from second, Hamilton executed a perfect three-stop strategy, ultimately crossing the line **19 seconds clear** of George Russell. While a Virtual Safety Car benefited Ferrari's strategy, Hamilton's raw pace was undeniable. His emotional radio message, "Grazie a tutti, Maranello. You've helped me achieve this dream," highlighted the significance of the moment after a challenging first season with Ferrari in 2025. This win firmly establishes Hamilton as a championship contender in 2026. He now sits second in the standings, 41 points behind Kimi Antonelli, signaling a strong push for an unprecedented eighth title.
