Lewis Hamilton’s first victory for Ferrari didn’t just send the tifosi wild — it left his fellow Brits absolutely buzzing. The seven-time world champion delivered a dominant display at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, and the reaction from the McLaren and Mercedes garages said it all.
Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Win Sparks All-British Podium for First Time Since 1968
George Russell crossed the line in second for Mercedes, with reigning world champion Lando Norris rounding out the top three for McLaren. That trio standing together on the Barcelona rostrum marked the first all-British podium in Formula 1 since 1968 — a moment that hit differently for all three of them. Hamilton, 41, made the bold switch to Ferrari at the start of 2025 and, by his own admission, found the early going tough. But back-to-back runner-up finishes in Monaco and Canada hinted something was building, and Spain blew the lid off it entirely.
Norris and Russell Full of Praise for Hamilton After Barcelona Triumph
Norris, who grew up idolising Hamilton, wasn’t shy about what the win meant. “I grew up as a fan of Lewis,” he said, “and with Ferrari, it’s even cooler to see that partnership pay dividends.” More pointedly, Norris acknowledged that Hamilton had silenced a chorus of critics who had written him off. “He’s had a lot of people talk badly about him and got a lot of crap online,” Norris added, “so it’s nice that he can stick the middle finger up to all of them.” Strong words — and every single one deserved.
Furthermore, Russell echoed that sentiment without hesitation. Having spent three seasons alongside Hamilton at Mercedes from 2022 to 2024, the respect runs deep. “It was a big, bold move to join Ferrari,” Russell said, “and to see it paying off is very special given the magnitude of that decision.” Both drivers are at least 15 years Hamilton’s junior, yet neither tried to hide their admiration.
Meanwhile, Hamilton himself has kept things light amid the celebrations. He joked that championship leader Kimi Antonelli was “catching up” to his 106 career wins — though with the 19-year-old Italian currently just 41 points clear of Hamilton in the standings, it’s Hamilton doing the chasing. At 41 years old, racing for Ferrari, and back on the top step. Stick that in your pipe.
