‘If he smells blood, he goes’ – Wolff on Hamilton title threat

Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, marking the first time a driver has defeated Mercedes on a Sunday this season. Utilizing a three-stop strategy aided by a Virtual Safety Car, Hamilton took the win while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli suffered a retirement, narrowing the championship gap to 41 points. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff acknowledged Hamilton as a serious title contender, noting that the season remains wide open despite the point deficit. Wolff highlighted Hamilton's recent consistency, including three consecutive podium finishes, and attributed his resurgence to a combination of professional development with the SF-26 car, a strong partnership with his new engineer, and a newfound stability in his personal life.