Lewis Hamilton secured his first Ferrari win in Spain, a victory he admitted felt "almost impossible" during a challenging debut season with the Scuderia. After a disappointing 2025 where he failed to score a podium, Hamilton's fortunes have dramatically turned. He credits an engineering shake-up, new rules, and specific car changes, like incorporating his favored Carbon Industrie brake discs, for his renewed confidence. This progression, a result of "working his way back to his center" and strong team support, culminated in the Barcelona triumph.
The seven-time champion's win followed back-to-back second-place finishes in Canada and Monaco, placing him second in the world championship, 41 points behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari's upgraded car proved a genuine threat, aided by smart strategy and a well-timed VSC that secured track position. With this momentum, Hamilton isn't ruling out a surprise title push if the team's upward trajectory continues.
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