Nico Rosberg hails ‘legendary moment of F1’ as Lewis Hamilton ‘climbs to greatness again’ with maiden Ferrari win
Formula 1 • • general
Key Points:
- Nico Rosberg hailed Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as a "legendary moment" and a significant comeback after a challenging debut season with the team.
- After a difficult 2025 season marked by few highlights and self-criticism, Hamilton has regained form in 2026, aided by Ferrari's extensive upgrades and a new regulatory environment.
- Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, achieved through a strategic three-stop race, reduced his championship points deficit from 66 to 41, especially following the retirement of leader Kimi Antonelli.
- Rosberg emphasized that Hamilton and Ferrari now have a realistic chance to challenge Mercedes and compete for both the drivers' and constructors' championships this season.
- The psychological boost from recent successes and Ferrari's technical improvements have created strong momentum, with Hamilton outperforming teammate Charles Leclerc and showing renewed motivation.
