- Lewis Hamilton secured his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona, marking his first win since October 2024.
- The 41-year-old's triumph, achieved from second on the grid, was the biggest margin of victory this season and contributed to the first all-British podium since 1968.
- Ferrari's bold three-stop pit strategy and eight car upgrades were pivotal, allowing Hamilton to effectively manage his tyres and maintain a significant lead.
- Hamilton attributed his improved performance to switching to Carbon Industrie brake discs, which he used during his successful Mercedes years, and working with a new race engineer, Carlo Santi, enhancing his confidence and car feel.
- This victory, following a challenging previous season, positions Hamilton as a serious contender for a record-breaking eighth world championship, despite his teammate Charles Leclerc experiencing difficulties with similar brake changes.
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