{"id":638498,"date":"2026-06-14T16:34:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/638498\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T16:34:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:34:24","slug":"lewis-hamilton-reacts-to-f1-title-talk-after-first-ferrari-win-in-barcelona-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/638498\/","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Hamilton reacts to F1 title talk after first Ferrari win in Barcelona – latest:"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Mercedes boss Toto Wolff: <\/p>\n

On Hamilton\u2019s win: \u201cI\u2019m happy for him, in a Ferrari, he\u2019s waited a long time and worked very hard to get on the top step of the podium. Today, he deserved it. <\/p>\n

On Antonelli: \u201cWe can\u2019t compete for a championship if every second race we have a car fails; to finish first you have to finish, not good enough. We tried to race fair with the team game… they raced each other quite hard. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe lost about 4\/5 seconds to Lewis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 17:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Kimi Antonelli, after his late retirement: <\/p>\n

\u201cWe were quickest on track today, second stint, super quick. The pace was very good, Lewis after the VSC was not possible to catch – very happy for his win. On my side, very disappointing; I feel a bit angry right now. But these things happen, happen to everyone, more important to come back stronger. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor sure, they\u2019re on incredible form, Ferrari is very reliable and quick as well. We need to maximise every opportunity we have and try to do our best, won\u2019t be straightforward but I’m already looking forward to the next one.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 17:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>Top-10 – driver standings <\/p>\n

Hamilton is now just 41 points behind Antonelli. <\/p>\n

1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes<\/a>) – 156 points <\/p>\n

4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 75 points <\/p>\n

6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 68 points<\/p>\n

8. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 41 points<\/p>\n

9. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 34 points <\/p>\n

10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 26 points <\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 16:55<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lando Norris after nicking a podium: <\/p>\n

\u201cI want to congratulate Lewis, nice to see him back on top, very happy for you mate. <\/p>\n

\u201cTough race, did my best but too quick. We gave ourselves a chance; we got a bit lucky with Antonelli going out – very happy to be back on the podium. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re doing good job as a team, making good progress, credit to them, we have to keep working hard, we\u2019ve got to keep our heads down, we\u2019ll be there soon.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 16:42<\/p>\n

<\/a>George Russell after finishing second: <\/p>\n

\u201cHuge congrats to this guy. I know how hard he works, we spent a lot of years together at Mercedes. Good to see him back to the Lewis we remember. <\/p>\n

\u201cFerrari massive impressive today… we need to keep on pushing. The last two stints were more difficult; good to be back here [on podium]. <\/p>\n

\u201cYesterday was a real surprise, the pace today was insane from Lewis. Yeah, they\u2019re coming, I think\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"(PA)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 16:31<\/p>\n

<\/a>PHOTOS: Hamilton wins for Ferrari\"\"(Reuters)\"\"(Getty)\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 16:21<\/p>\n

<\/a>Nico Rosberg on Hamilton’s win: <\/p>\n

\u201cI can honestly enjoy it with him, very happy to congratulate him. Very happy to see. He\u2019s driving so well, flying and confident, enjoying it. For him to get this win is spectacular, historic.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 16:12<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur: <\/p>\n

\u201cOne year and a half, bit up and down, but now the win.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom lap one, we knew tyre management would be key – he did a fantastic job in the rest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 16:05<\/p>\n

<\/a>A special podium for Hamilton<\/p>\n

Lewis Hamilton stands on top of the podium in Ferrari red! <\/p>\n

Incidentally, that\u2019s the first all-British top-three since the 1968 United States Grand Prix – which was Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill and John Surtees. <\/p>\n

Fitting, really, that it\u2019s Hamilton who is on top for this one! <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

Kieran Jackson14 June 2026 15:53<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lewis Hamilton after his first Ferrari victory: <\/p>\n

\u201cA huge grazie here to my team in Ferrari. I started out with a dream last year which seemed impossible, but we didn\u2019t give up hope. We made so many changes. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve got the greatest fanbase a sportsman could ever ask for. <\/p>\n

On where this win ranks: \u201cThey\u2019re all special in their own way, this one is something else. <\/p>\n

\u201cI watched Ferrari have all that success when I was younger, I always wondered what it\u2019d be like to win in that car and it\u2019s come. I\u2019m forever grateful to them, this is the first of many for them, the car felt fantastic, Forza Ferrari!\u201d <\/p>\n

On how he\u2019s done it: \u201cJust working my way back to my centre, I\u2019ve got great prep, trained so hard, so much work in the background. We\u2019re slowly starting to see it come together, I\u2019m just happy in my life, in a good place, love doing what I do, no better <\/p>\n

On title race\/Antonelli losing points: \u201cI definitely will take it, there\u2019s a long long way to go, they have great pace. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not over that\u2019s for sure.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"\"(PA)<\/p>\n

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