Hamilton wins Barcelona Grand Prix for Ferrari; Leclerc retires with hydraulic issue
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix, while teammate Charles Leclerc retired due to a hydraulic problem.
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- 106
- 41
What Happened
At the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, Lewis Hamilton started second and after a strategic race won for Ferrari, leading a Ferrari 1-2 until teammate Charles Leclerc retired late with a hydraulic problem. Hamilton's win is Ferrari's 249th and his 106th career victory.
Hamilton holds second, Leclerc moves to seventh.
Hamilton pits for Hard tyres.
Leclerc pits for Hard tyres.
Leclerc retires with a hydraulic problem.
Hamilton wins the race.
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Hamilton becomes the 41st driver to win for Ferrari.
Why this matters
The result highlights Ferrari's competitiveness in the 2026 Formula 1 season and marks milestones for both the team and Hamilton.
Terms in This Story
- Virtual Safety Car (VSC)
- A temporary speed restriction period used in Formula 1 when track marshals need to recover a stopped car.
- Pit stop
- A scheduled stop during a race for tyre changes, repairs, or refueling.
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