2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: The key VSC pit stop that helped seal Hamilton’s win

At the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso's retirement from the race on Lap 40 triggered a Virtual Safety Car period. Lewis Hamilton, who was leading at the time, used the VSC to make a pit stop while crucially retaining the lead ahead of George Russell. This strategic move proved decisive in securing Hamilton's victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.