Lewis Hamilton clinched a memorable win for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, breaking Kimi Antonelli's victory streak. Meanwhile, Antonelli's race was cut short due to power unit troubles.
The latest episode of F1 Nation dives into the key moments from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the seventh race of the season. Lewis Hamilton delivered a stirring victory for Ferrari, notching his first win with the team and halting Kimi Antonelli’s run of successes. Hamilton was particularly impressive in the race's latter stages, clinching victory by nearly 20 seconds, while Ferrari appeared to have the upper hand over Mercedes for once. Unfortunately for Antonelli, his race ended prematurely due to power unit issues, leaving Mercedes with only one car crossing the finish line.
Joining host Tom Clarkson in the paddock are ESPN’s Albert Fabrega and Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli, who offer their insights on a weekend filled with intriguing storylines. George Russell secured second place, with Lando Norris completing the podium, marking an all-British top three. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc also faced disappointment, retiring from the race with a suspected hydraulics problem.
The race's pivotal moment came when a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) allowed Hamilton to leapfrog Russell for the lead. However, given Hamilton's pace in the final stint, many believe he would have overtaken Russell regardless. With Ferrari now challenging Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull have some catching up to do, though both teams managed to finish with all their cars in the points.
Alpine and Racing Bulls had a fruitful outing, scoring well, but Audi wasn't as lucky. Nico Hulkenberg's race ended due to an unusual issue while he was in the points. For the Spaniards, it was a race to forget; Fernando Alonso retired, and Carlos Sainz finished out of the points in a lackluster Williams.
Attention now shifts to the upcoming double-header of Austria and Great Britain. Mercedes aims to recover, but with Hamilton back in form, Ferrari looks like a daunting opponent. For more in-depth discussion on the weekend's events, listen to the latest F1 Nation episode. You can also submit your questions for future episodes by emailing a voice note to F1Nation@F1.com.