Hamilton's tearful Barcelona podium celebration quickly goes viral

After a long wait for his first Ferrari podium, which finally arrived in China earlier this season, 2026 delivered another huge milestone for the Briton. In Barcelona, Hamilton secured his maiden victory in Ferrari colours - and his first Formula 1 win since the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. Unsurprisingly, once the adrenaline began to fade, the emotions started to take over.

The Briton had already delivered an emotional team radio on his in-lap, thanking both the team and the fans - even switching to Italian for part of his message. But the full weight of the achievement only seemed to sink in once he climbed onto the top step of the podium, where he was unable to hold back the tears as television cameras quickly captured the emotional moment.

The Briton now boasts three podium finishes and one victory this season, strengthening his hold on second place in the championship standings. He sits 41 points behind Antonelli, whose Spanish Grand Prix ended in dramatic fashion after a major technical failure with just four laps remaining. The issue was later identified as an electrical shutdown, costing the championship leader a potentially crucial haul of points.

Hamilton could barely contain his emotions after finally breaking through for his maiden Ferrari victory in Barcelona. The seven-time world champion paid tribute to the entire team, from the trackside crew to the staff back in Maranello, highlighting the belief shown in him throughout a challenging first season and the huge amount of work that had gone into turning the project around. He also reserved special praise for the fans, whose support he described as a constant source of motivation during the difficult moments.

The victory carried extra significance for Hamilton as it marked the 106th win of his Formula 1 career. He admitted the success felt different from any of the others, having spent years watching Ferrari's triumphs and wondering what it would be like to one day stand on the top step of the podium in red. After a long wait, that ambition has finally been fulfilled.

Despite closing the gap in the championship standings, Hamilton remained cautious when discussing the title fight. While encouraged by the progress Ferrari has made, he stressed that Antonelli and Mercedes still possess formidable pace and insisted there is a long way to go before the battle is decided. Nevertheless, the Briton made it clear that Ferrari will continue pushing hard in an effort to reduce the deficit and keep the championship fight alive.