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Hamilton Wins First Race for Ferrari at Spanish Grand Prix

A late electrical failure for Kimi Antonelli opened the championship for Lewis Hamilton by allowing Ferrari to seize a decisive strategic advantage.

Overview

  • Lewis Hamilton converted second on the grid into victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with a three-stop plan and a perfectly timed Virtual Safety Car on Sunday.
  • Kimi Antonelli suffered an electrical shutdown that forced retirement late in the race and cut his championship lead to about 41 points over Hamilton.
  • George Russell finished second and Lando Norris third to complete the first all-British F1 podium since 1968.
  • Race stewards investigated Hamilton over a possible yellow-flag breach and cleared him while Franco Colapinto received a penalty that changed his final classification.
  • Teams continue to press the FIA and Formula One Management on timing, stewarding and reliability issues, a focus that could shape responses and car updates before the next round in Austria.