F1 driver replaced by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari claims 'he got lucky'

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory as a Ferrari driver at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, having struggled in his debut 2025 season where he failed to reach the podium and finished 86 points behind Charles Leclerc. His former Ferrari seat holder Carlos Sainz attributed Hamilton's turnaround to fortunate timing with the 2026 regulation changes, which gave the 41-year-old a fresh start after only two grand prix wins across four seasons with Mercedes. Hamilton now sits just 41 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli as he pursues a record eighth world championship.