HAMILTON CAN “STICK MIDDLE FINGER UP” AT CRITICS AFTER FIRST FERRARI WIN – NORRIS

Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari victory earned him praise from Lando Norris, who declared Hamilton can "stick the middle finger up" at his critics. After a podium-less first season with the Scuderia, Hamilton broke through in Barcelona, following two consecutive second-place finishes. Norris, who grew up a fan of the seven-time champion, acknowledged Hamilton's recent uptick in performance, noting the "cool" partnership with Ferrari is now paying dividends.

George Russell, Hamilton's former Mercedes teammate, echoed the sentiment, calling Hamilton's move to Ferrari "a big, bold decision" that is now proving successful. Russell, who joined Hamilton and Norris on the all-British podium – a first in 60 years – sees his former mentor as a "real threat." While hoping Hamilton doesn't maintain this pace all season, the message is clear: a revitalized Hamilton in red is a championship contender.