Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona‑Catalunya GP, completing an all‑British podium – the first such finish since 1968 – as George Russell and Lando Norris filled the second and third spots. The result also marked Hamilton’s fastest lap on lap 44 and echoed Michael Schumacher’s 1996 win at the same circuit.
The paddock turned into a football arena as drivers swapped racing shoes for cleats. Pierre Gasly, Isack Hadjar and reserve driver Paul Aron staged a friendly match on a local pitch, while a small goal near the paddock entrance invited others to showcase their footwork. Racing Bulls’ VCARB FC unveiled a football‑inspired livery, complete with a new crest, jerseys and scarves that blended the chequered flag with World Cup motifs.
Alex Albon broke the Williams start record, overtaking Nigel Mansell, and received Mansell’s iconic helmet for the weekend. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli added mischief, donning a Spider‑Man mask in the grandstands, accepting a “To Kimi, from Kim” towel from Kardashian, and even catching a local fuet sausage from a fan. Meanwhile, George Russell celebrated his 100th start for Mercedes with a chocolate‑caterpillar cake prank.
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The event also attracted sporting legends: MotoGP champion Marc Marquez toured the Audi garage, Olympic runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen visited the track, and tennis great Novak Djokovic waved the flag as Hamilton crossed the line.
