Vasseur praises ‘very outstanding’ Hamilton in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden victory for Ferrari at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, ending Mercedes' six-race winning streak. The triumph was anchored by a daring three-stop strategy and perfectly timed support from a Virtual Safety Car period, which allowed Hamilton to maintain his lead over George Russell. Team Principal Fred Vasseur lauded the Briton's commitment and strategic collaboration, noting that the victory reflects the intensive work Hamilton has invested behind the scenes to optimize his performance with the team. Vasseur emphasized that while this win provides a significant boost to morale, the team must remain grounded and maintain their current focused approach heading into the next rounds. Hamilton, who has been actively refining his race engineering support and preparation routines, communicated effectively throughout the race to execute the team's plan. With this result and Kimi Antonelli’s retirement, Hamilton has successfully closed the gap in the standings, signaling a potential turning point in his season.