INSIGHT: Lewis Hamilton’s remarkable Ferrari transformation – from ‘absolutely useless’ to Grand Prix winner again

Lewis Hamilton claimed victory at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, marking a dramatic turnaround after a difficult start to his Ferrari career that saw him described as 'absolutely useless.' The win came on Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with a key VSC pit stop proving decisive in sealing Hamilton's victory. The result echoed the form that earned Hamilton his record-equalling seventh World Championship title, reaffirming his status as one of F1's greatest drivers.