Hamilton delivers touching first reaction after maiden Ferrari win

While his teammate suffered a second consecutive retirement, the seven-time world champion continued to ride the wave of momentum, securing a third straight podium and, more importantly, his first victory since joining Ferrari.

His emotions were evident immediately after crossing the finish line, as he thanked the entire Ferrari team, both at the track and back in Maranello, for helping him achieve a long-held dream. Hamilton also paid tribute to his family and fans, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his journey and stressing that the milestone would not have been possible without them.

Speaking immediately after the race, the Briton began by thanking everyone at Ferrari, both at the track and back in Maranello, as well as team principal Fred Vasseur for placing his faith in him and bringing him to the Scuderia.

Hamilton admitted that winning for Ferrari had felt like an almost impossible dream at times during his difficult first season, but praised the team's unwavering support throughout the journey. He also highlighted the countless changes and improvements made behind the scenes before expressing his gratitude to the fans, whom he described as the greatest support any athlete could ask for.

Speaking about his 106th Formula 1 victory, Hamilton admitted that, while every win carries its own significance, this one felt different. He recalled watching Ferrari's dominant years on television as a child and spending much of his career wondering what it would be like to stand on the top step with the Scuderia. Now, that dream has finally become a reality.

Finally, when asked about the championship battle, which now sees him sitting second and 41 points behind Antonelli, Hamilton added:"I definitely will take it. There is a long, long way to go and they've still got great pace, as you can see. But we are going to keep working and trying to close that gap. It's not over, that's for sure."