Hamilton Wins Barcelona GP by 20 Seconds for Ferrari as Antonelli Retires With PU Failure
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Updated · Formula 1 · Jun 15
Hamilton Wins Barcelona GP by 20 Seconds for Ferrari as Antonelli Retires With PU Failure
3 articles · Updated · Formula 1 · Jun 15
Summary
Nearly 20 seconds clear at the flag, Lewis Hamilton delivered his first Ferrari win in Barcelona, ending Kimi Antonelli’s run of victories and tightening the title fight after a dominant final stint.
A well-timed VSC helped Hamilton jump George Russell for the lead, but Ferrari’s pace looked decisive anyway as Mercedes got only one car home after Antonelli retired with power-unit trouble.
Russell finished second and Lando Norris third to complete an all-British podium, while Ferrari’s day was tempered by Charles Leclerc retiring with a suspected hydraulics issue.
Alpine and Racing Bulls scored heavily, but Audi lost Nico Hulkenberg from the points with an unusual problem; home drivers Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz also endured a poor race.
With Austria and Britain next in a double-header, Ferrari leave Spain with momentum, while Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull face pressure to respond.