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#OnThisDay in 2024. Lewis Hamilton's record-breaking victory. Hamilton (Mercedes F1 W15) won the British Grand Prix. His ninth win at Silverstone broke the record for most victories at a single circuit. It was also Hamilton's first win since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand. © Getty Images #F1

Antonelli soars past Hamilton to win British Grand Prix sprint race ByJONATHAN MCEVOY, SPORTS WRITER AND DAILY MAIL'S MOTOR RACING WRITER Published:07:31 EDT, 4 July 2026|Updated:08:40 EDT, 4 July 2026 22 Viewcomments Lewis Hamiltonwas denied victory in the sprint at Silverstone when he was decisively passed by world championship leader Kimi Antonelli midway through the race. While it was a disappointment for the seven-time world champion, he could do nothing more to resist the oncoming Mercedes man. Hamilton and Antonelli were clearly the cream of the field and theirs was a private duel. Worryingly for home hopes ahead of the British Grand Prix itself on Sunday spectators, it is advantage Kimi. This despite Hamilton, who is in good form for Ferrari this season, getting quickly away from pole and scorching into a decent lead in the early stages of the 17-lap contest. He controlled proceedings for now. But gradually, the Italian was closing in on the Briton to within the crucial one-second barrier, and decreasing. He nearly passed Hamilton at Brooklands but the old stager deployed his boost to repel the attack. Lewis Hamilton started on pole and lead for more than half of …

Lewis Hamilton wins first Grand Prix for Ferrari with a brilliant ... Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium in Barcelona.Mark Thompson / Getty Images BARCELONA — It took longer than many would have expected when Lewis Hamilton made his sensational switch from Mercedes to Ferrari last year but, in his 31st grand prix for Ferrari, he finally won for the famed team in red. Our experts Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman analyze the key talking points from a memorable Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Advertisement After all the misery of his season year with Ferrari, the podium drought and emotional rollercoaster that left him questioning his own ability, Hamilton has finally hit another peak. He’s won everything there is to win. But doing so with Ferrari, this sport’s most iconic team, was always going to mean so much more. Today in Barcelona, that moment finally arrived. This wasn’t a fluke, either. No inherited victory. It was a prime Hamilton performance. Soft tires for the opening stint signalled Hamilton and Ferrari making an all-in push for the win, going aggressive against Russell and Antonelli on the slower, longer-lasting mediums. Although it wasn’t enough to get Hamilto…

F1 NATION: Hamilton’s emotional maiden win as reliability woes befall Antonelli – it’s our Barcelona-Catalunya GP review https://www.europesays.com/spain/40793/ Lewis Hamilton grabbed a famous and very emotional win for Ferrari in Barcelona-Catalunya, breaking Kimi Antonelli’s streak of…

Lewis Hamilton achieves Ferrari 'impossible dream' with ... - PlanetF1 Lewis Hamilton achieved the 'impossible dream' with his first Ferrari win in Barcelona. Lewis Hamilton achieved an “impossible dream” by claiming his first victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona GP. Strong pace throughout, an aggressive strategy, and a well-timed Virtual Safety Car combined to see Hamilton take his first grand prix win for Ferrari, and the 106th of his career. Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari victory after Barcelona upgrade breakthrough Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google for news you can trust. After a difficult first season with the Scuderia, Hamilton had been edging closer to a race win with podiums in Canada and Monaco. A significant upgrade package for the team in Barcelona proved enough to push him over the edge, delivering Hamilton his first win since the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. “I started out a dream last year, which seemed almost impossible during my time last year,” Hamilton said. “But we never gave up hope, and the team just continued to lift me up. “We made so many changes, and we made so many improvements.” That included a change of engineer, …

British GP 2026: Antonelli claims pole after sprint win, Hamilton misses out Silverstone witnessed a thrilling start to the British Grand Prix weekend, with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli securing pole position for Sunday's race. Despite Lewis Hamilton's strong performance, topping practice and taking Sprint pole, Antonelli fought back to win the Sprint race and then claimed his fifth pole of the season. Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton will start second and third, setting up an exciting Mercedes-Ferrari battle.

Lewis Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP as Kimi Antonelli breaks down <p>MONTMELO, Spain &#8212; Lewis Hamilton&#8217;s wait for a race victory with Ferrari is over.</p>

Ferrari gamble pays off as Hamilton ends 41-race wait in style Lewis Hamilton delivered a landmark drive at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, capturing his first victory for Ferrari and ending Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning str...

Lewis Hamilton wins first F1 race with Ferrari in Barcelona Seven-time world champion&#039;s maiden victory for the Italian manufacturer is also his first F1 win in nearly two years.

Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during qualifying session for the Spain F1 Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Associated Press Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MONTMELO, Spain — Lewis Hamilton's wait for a race victory with Ferrari is over. Yellow helmet still on, Hamilton pumped his fists and took a running leap into the arms of his fellow crimson-clad crew members after parking his Ferrari in the No. 1 spot on winner's row following his masterful race at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday. It had been a throwback, vintage Hamilton win. A victory that showed the seven-time champion, whose last title came in 2020, may just be back to his best at age 41. Hamilton thanked and thanked again his teammates, the engineers back in Italy, his family and his fans in an emotional celebration for the driver who once dominated the sport but hadn't won a race in nearly two years. "I…

Antonelli wins first sprint race at British GP - ESPN Lewis Hamiltonwas denied a home victory byKimi Antonellias the Italian teenager went behind enemy lines to crash the Ferrari driver's party and win the sprint race Saturday at the British Grand Prix. Hamilton started from pole position and kept championship leader Antonelli comfortably at bay on the short run to the opening corner at Silverstone. He established an encouraging healthy early lead over his rival, only to be reeled in by Antonelli before the Mercedes man completed his move for the win on lap eight of 17. Antonelli crossed the line 2.7 seconds clear of Hamilton withLando Norristhird andGeorge Russellfourth. The sprint triumph allows Antonelli to extend his championship advantage over Mercedes teammate Russell from 40 points to 43 points. Hamilton is now 47 points off the championship pace. -George Russell baffled by Ferrari pace at British GP: 'Some things aren't quite making sense'-Lewis Hamilton on sprint pole at British Grand Prix: 'This is an amazing surprise'-British Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli overcomes Lewis Hamilton to take first sprint victory Norris was the biggest winner of the opening lap after he m…