Lewis Hamilton claimed a first grand prix win for Ferrari (PA)Lewis Hamilton claimed a sensational first grand prix victory for Ferrari as he comfortably beat old team Mercedes to top spot in Barcelona. The 41-year-old, who endured such an underwhelming first year in Scuderia red in which he failed to register a podium, started in second but had superior pace throughout the 66-lap race on Sunday. Hamilton was catching race leader George Russell before a well-timed VSC (virtual safety car) meant Hamilton pitted, switched tyres and emerged in front. From that moment on, victory was assured. It solidifies Hamilton’s position in second in the world championship and now he trails Kimi Antonelli by 41 points after seven races of the season, following the Italian’s late retirement. It is Hamilton’s first win in 686 days and Ferrari’s first win since October 2024. Follow the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with The Independent. Top-10 in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix1. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 2. George Russell (Mercedes) 3. Lando Norris (McLaren) 4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 6. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) 7. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 8. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) 9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) 10. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:43Hamilton jumps into Ferrari teamHamilton drives into the pit-lane and runs towards his Ferrari team! He then pauses, down on his haunches, as he reflects on what he’s achieved. Antonelli and Norris embrace the 41-year-old. What a glorious moment. Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:40Hamilton's team radio Engineer Carlo Santi: Well done Lewis, well done! You got what you deserved. Fred Vasseur: Congratulations we did it. Hamilton: Woo. Grazie tutti. Thank you so much for helping me to achieve this dream, can;t thank you enough. Thanks to everyone pushing at home, to my family, I love you and to the fans, thank you for continuing to remind me who I am - couldn’t do it without you!” “Thank you for those great pit stops too!” (PA)Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:39Lewis Hamilton wins the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand PrixIt’s the moment Hamilton dreamed of when he signed for Ferrari last year - and now the moment has finally arrived! Hamilton victorious for the first time in 686 days, since Spa 2024, for his first win in Scuderia red! Russell 2nd, Norris 3rd. Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:36VSC ends (Lap 65/66)One more lap for Hamilton - and his lead is comfortable, 21 seconds clear. What a moment this will be for Hamilton and Ferrari...Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:34VSC (Lap 63/66)Crucially for Hamilton, it’s just a VSC - so that keeps his 25 second lead to Russell. Antonelli’s car is on the edge of the grass, so they’re oging to wheel it away. A nightmare for the championship leader - that’s 18 points gone! Hamilton should be fine here...Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:32Antonelli's out (Lap 62/66)Oh wow! Antonelli has just stopped out on track - his engine has gone! He’s OUT of the race. Leclerc also has issues.VSC. Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:30Antonelli takes second place (Lap 61/66)Russell didn’t make it easy - but Antonelli has second place! Russell dived to the right at turn 1 but Antonelli held his nerve and steamed through! Can Russell fight it?! Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:28Top-10 with six laps to go (Lap 60/66)1. Hamilton - leader2. Russell +13.8 3. Antonelli +0.9 4. Norris +2.6 5. Verstappen +16.0 6. Leclerc +7.17. Piastri +9.28. Hadjar +1 lap9. Gasly +1 lap10. Colapinto + 1 lap Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:26Russell given hurry-up (Lap 56/66)Russell is told to speed up, with Antonelli within a second. McLaren, with Norris behind by 1.7 seconds, have told the FIA that Antonelli should be getting a five-second penalty for track limits. Nothing yet. Oh, you want to know about Hamilton’s lead, right? Need not worry: 12.1 seconds at the moment. Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:21