Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1
Summary
Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix, ending a long wait for the team to return to victory. This win helped him regain confidence after a difficult first season with Ferrari and showed he can still compete at the top level of Formula 1 racing.Key Facts
- Lewis Hamilton achieved his first-ever win driving for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- This was Ferrari’s first Formula 1 win since October 2024 at the Mexico Grand Prix.
- A virtual safety car gave Hamilton a quicker pit stop, which helped him take the lead.
- Mercedes' team admitted Hamilton would likely have passed their drivers on fresher tires even without the safety car.
- Hamilton struggled last season with performance issues and self-doubt, calling it a "nightmare."
- He took time off social media and worked harder than ever during the winter to rebuild his confidence and fitness.
- Hamilton is one of the few drivers over 40 to win an F1 race since 1958.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the new car design and Hamilton’s hard work helped his current success.
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