Tennis legend Serena Williams was one of many first sporting figures outdoors of Method 1 to congratulate Lewis Hamilton following his commanding victory on the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Hamilton, now in his second season with Ferrari, pulled off a three-stop technique on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday afternoon. The Briton’s victory marked his 106th profession win and his first with Ferrari.
Taking to social media shortly after the chequered flag, the 23-time Grand Slam champion posted on her Instagram Story, “Always remember. I like you bro”, alongside the submit that Hamilton had shared with the caption, “REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE.”
Novak Djokovic, who attended the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and waved the chequered flag, additionally posted about Hamilton’s win, merely writing, “Greatness.”
After a troublesome first season with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton has bounced again this season. He earned his first podium end with the Maranello outfit by taking a third-place on the Chinese language Grand Prix and two second-place finishes in Canada and Monaco earlier than claiming his first win with the staff.Â
The seven-time champion touched upon the low moments he endured in recent times as he mirrored on the milestone second. “To all of the followers, this win is for you. I couldn’t have made it to this second with out the help from you all. You’ve caught by me,” he wrote as a part of a submit on Instagram.Â
“There have been darkish instances, instances the place the negativity gained out and I felt ineffective and hope felt inconceivable. You all informed me to recollect. To recollect to combat, to recollect to maintain going. To recollect who I’m. This win is simply as a lot yours as it’s mine. Thanks, Workforce LH, thanks, Tifosi. Let’s maintain it going.”
Hamilton now sits 41 factors behind championship chief Kimi Antonelli within the drivers’ standings.
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