Lewis Hamilton delivered an emotional performance at the Circuit de Catalunya, securing his first victory with Ferrari and his 106th career win. At 41, the Briton became Formula One’s oldest winner since Jack Brabham in 1970, ending a drought that dated back to his final race with Mercedes in 2024.
The triumph marked a pivotal shift in the championship narrative. Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Mercedes leader, suffered an electrical shutdown just five laps from the finish while running second. The retirement slashed his points lead over Hamilton to 41, marking the teenager's first significant setback of a dominant season.
George Russell finished second for Mercedes, having started on pole before being overtaken by Antonelli earlier in the race. McLaren’s Lando Norris completed the podium in third, creating the first all-British top three since the 1968 U.S. Grand Prix.
Hamilton credited the Maranello team for realizing his dream, noting the strategic advantage gained during a virtual safety car period triggered by Fernando Alonso. While celebrating the milestone, he remained cautious about the title fight, acknowledging Mercedes' continued pace. Max Verstappen finished fourth for Red Bull, followed by Oscar Piastri and Isack Hadjar.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc retired due to power steering issues, leaving Hamilton as the sole points scorer for the Italian marque.