Lewis Hamilton’s first win with Ferrari: “You destroyed the competition!” – China Sprint. Lewis Hamilton claims his first victory with Ferrari in the Chinese GP Sprint.

A flawless start set the stage for a masterful Sprint Race, as the British driver first managed Verstappen and then pulled away. The China Sprint marked a historic moment—Sir Lewis Hamilton’s first triumph with Ferrari. At the end of the 19-lap session, the Stevenage-born champion couldn’t hide his excitement.

Starting from pole position, Hamilton put himself in the perfect spot for the short Saturday race. As the lights went out, he reacted swiftly, fending off Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, which never truly posed a serious challenge for the lead. After an initial phase of graining that allowed the Dutchman to close the gap, Hamilton’s Ferrari quickly recovered pace, controlling the race and extending his advantage over the chasers.

The checkered flag sealed Lewis Hamilton’s maiden Ferrari victory in the Chinese Sprint Race. The Ferrari mechanics celebrated with raised fists on the pit wall, while the British driver punched the air in triumph, making this Saturday in Shanghai one for the history books. Beyond the emotional win, Ferrari took encouraging signs from the 19-lap Sprint, particularly regarding race pace. Hamilton stood out with his tire management, and Charles Leclerc also showed late-race improvement. Optimism is high in the Ferrari garage heading into Sunday’s Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton’s Triumph: Pure Joy After Sprint Victory in China

Ferrari’s first Sprint win. Hamilton’s first Sprint win. Jacques Villeneuve conducted the post-race interview: “Second race with Ferrari and already a victory. You came here and destroyed the competition!” The #44 Ferrari driver spoke with deep emotion, his words nearly drowned out by the roar of the crowd: “The weather is beautiful, and the fans are fantastic. The first race was tough. A lot of people underestimated how difficult it is to join a new team, and many talked nonsense.”

“This weekend, I felt much more comfortable in the car right from the start. That wasn’t the case in Melbourne. We worked hard with the team to optimize the car, and today it went perfectly. I had a great start. The grip on this new asphalt is incredible, but managing the tires was still a challenge,” explained Hamilton.

“I don’t know how people will react to this result. I don’t feel pressure, but I know the fans want to win. We have to take it one step at a time, keep pushing while staying calm, diligent, and focused. It’s easy to get carried away in moments like this, but the road ahead is still very long.”