Lewis Hamilton delivered Ferrari’s first victory since at the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix, winning by 19 seconds. Martin Brundle praised the win, likening Hamilton to legends such as Prost and Schumacher. The race unfolded in sweltering 50°C conditions, forcing teams to manage tyre wear on Pirelli’s softer, less durable compounds. Hamilton’s three‑stop strategy proved decisive throughout the final laps of the race.

George Russell claimed pole for Mercedes, edging out Hamilton by a fraction, while Lando Norris secured the second row. Mid‑field battles saw Charles Leclerc climb from tenth to finish third after a wall‑impact in qualifying. Red Bull struggled to breach the top three, leaving Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar to chase from fourth and fifth throughout the remaining laps today.

A Virtual Safety Car on lap 40 allowed Hamilton to pit with a ten‑second advantage, preserving his lead as rivals slowed. Despite Mercedes’ concerns over multiple stops, Hamilton’s pace on the durable tyres kept him ahead of Norris and the two Mercedes. The win cements Ferrari’s resurgence and gives Hamilton a historic first Grand Prix for the Scuderia in 2026.