Lewis Hamilton broke through for his first Ferrari Grand Prix victory in Barcelona, an emotional win ending a 31-race wait with the Scuderia and a two-year drought overall. He immediately thanked his team, stating they helped him "achieve this dream" of winning in red. Ferrari executed an aggressive three-stop strategy, starting Hamilton on softs in sweltering conditions. While most frontrunners, including pole-sitter George Russell, opted for hard tires and struggled with pace and front load, Hamilton’s upgraded SF-26 showed blistering speed. Crucially, a Virtual Safety Car triggered by Fernando Alonso's retirement allowed Hamilton a final pit stop without penalty, although his pace suggested he would have won anyway. Hamilton called his 106th career win one of his "very best," a testament to his childhood ambition. This marks a significant momentum swing, setting the stage for a tight championship fight moving forward.
Read the full story at Motorsport.comLEWIS HAMILTON'S EMOTIONAL MESSAGE ON FIRST FERRARI F1 WIN: "YOU HELPED ME ACHIEVE THIS DREAM"
Lewis Hamilton broke through for his first Ferrari Grand Prix victory in Barcelona, an emotional win ending a 31-race wait with the Scuderia and a two-year drought overall. He immediately thanked his team, stating they helped him "achieve this dream" of winning in red. Ferrari executed an aggressive three-stop strategy, starting Hamilton on softs in sweltering conditions. While most frontrunners, including pole-sitter George Russell, opted for hard tires and struggled with pace and front load, Hamilton’s upgraded SF-26 showed blistering speed. Crucially, a Virtual Safety Car triggered by Fernando Alonso's retirement allowed Hamilton a final pit stop without penalty, although his pace suggested he would have won anyway. Hamilton called his 106th career win one of his "very best," a testament to his childhood ambition. This marks a significant momentum swing, setting the stage for a tight championship fight moving forward.
