Spanish Formula One driver who competes for Aston Martin
At the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 race winner and pole-sitter, leading Mercedes to a dominant one-two finish. Ferrari showed promise but fell short. Audi replaced team principal Andreas Wheatley with Mattia Binotto, signaling leadership changes. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen refused to speak to a Guardian reporter over a past question, highlighting tensions in the paddock.
Lewis Hamilton wins at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix for Ferrari, ending a long drought and narrowing Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead. The race features a three-stop Ferrari strategy, Antonelli’s retirement late on, and an all-British podium with Russell second and Norris third.
Lewis Hamilton has claimed a breakthrough win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a 41-race drought and signalling a rebound with Ferrari. Teammate Kimi Antonelli suffers an electrical failure while pushing for a second-place finish, and George Russell secures pole but stalls in race troubles for Mercedes. The results lift Hamilton toward the drivers’ standings as Antonelli leads the championship.