Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari in his 31st start with the team. The seven-time world champion achieved the result at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
Hamilton recorded his 106th career win overall. Only three Ferrari drivers have taken longer to claim a first success with the Scuderia.
Claire Williams, former Williams deputy team principal, compared the achievement to Michael Schumacher's impact at the team from 1996 to 2006. She noted on the High Performance Racing podcast that Hamilton shows the presence and personality required for such a transformation.
Carlos Sainz needed 32 races, Eddie Irvine 50 and Jean Alesi 68 before their first Ferrari wins. Most drivers have succeeded in fewer than 10 starts.
Days later Hamilton attended Ralph Lauren's Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show during Milan Fashion Week.
