Lewis Hamilton Wins First Race For Ferrari, Secures 106th Career Win

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton Wins First Race For Ferrari, Secures 106th Career Win

Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton has officially arrived at Ferrari.

The seven-time world champion captured his first Grand Prix victory as a Ferrari driver on Sunday, taking the checkered flag at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and ending months of speculation about whether his highly publicized move from Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to Scuderia Ferrari would pay off.

Hamilton’s win marks the 106th victory of his Formula 1 career and Ferrari’s first race win of the 2026 season. The historic moment comes after a challenging start to his Ferrari tenure, with critics questioning whether the veteran driver and the iconic Italian team could return to championship-winning form together.

The 41-year-old driver delivered a masterful performance in Barcelona, benefiting from strong race strategy and flawless execution throughout the afternoon. The victory also cuts into the championship lead held by rising star Kimi Antonelli, whose race ended early after suffering a late mechanical issue.

For Hamilton, the win represents more than just another trophy. The British driver has often spoken about the prestige of racing for Ferrari, and Sunday’s result finally gives him a long-awaited Grand Prix victory in the famous red colors.

After months of questions surrounding one of the biggest driver moves in Formula 1 history, Hamilton and Ferrari now have the answer they were looking for: the partnership can win.