Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari
Summary
Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his first victory driving for Ferrari and his first win since 2024. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired from second place near the end of the race, allowing George Russell to finish second and Lando Norris third, creating the first all-British podium since 1968.Key Facts
- Lewis Hamilton won the race for Ferrari using a three-stop pit strategy.
- Kimi Antonelli was leading but retired with a technical problem four laps before the finish.
- George Russell finished second, taking advantage of Antonelli’s retirement.
- Lando Norris finished third, completing the first all-British podium since 1968.
- The race featured a virtual safety-car (VSC) period that helped Hamilton save time during his pit stop.
- Hamilton’s victory narrowed his points gap to Antonelli in the championship to 41 points.
- Russell is now 50 points behind Antonelli in the championship standings.
- The last all-British podium before this was at the 1968 US Grand Prix.
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