The Formula 1 world is buzzing after a truly historic moment at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, with an all-British podium crowned by Lewis Hamilton's triumphant Ferrari win.
Key Points:
- Lewis Hamilton secured his first Ferrari victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- An all-British podium featured Hamilton, George Russell, and Lando Norris.
- This marked the first time since 1968 that three British drivers stood on an F1 podium.
- Jeremy Clarkson delivered a classic, beer-related quip about the historic achievement.
British Invasion: Hamilton's Ferrari First & F1 History
Lewis Hamilton roared to his inaugural Grand Prix win as a Ferrari driver in Barcelona, executing a flawless three-stop strategy. This monumental victory not only marked a personal milestone for the seven-time champion but also ended a season-long dominance by Mercedes.
Joining him on the podium were fellow countrymen George Russell, securing second place, and Lando Norris, who battled fiercely for third. The result made history as the first all-British podium in Formula 1 since 1968, when Sir Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, and John Surtees achieved the feat at the United States Grand Prix.
Clarkson's Classic Quip: A Brew-tiful Reaction
Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has delivered his trademark tongue-in-cheek reaction after a landmark moment in Formula 1 history at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Never one to miss a moment, Clarkson reacted on X shortly after the race: “Great to see three Brits on the podium in Barcelona.” He quickly added a playful jab: “Just a shame the winner was sponsored by an Italian beer.”
The comment referenced Ferrari’s partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, continuing Clarkson’s long-running style of mixing motorsport commentary with brand humour.
Clarkson later posted again, teasing his own growing drinks brand: “One day, I hope Hawkstone is big enough to sponsor an F1 team. But which one?”
Drivers React to Historic Moment
Both Lando Norris and George Russell reflected on the significance of the result during the post-race press conference. Norris described the moment as “pretty special,” highlighting the pride of sharing the podium with two fellow Britons and noting the rarity of such an achievement in modern Formula 1.
Russell, who previously partnered Hamilton at Mercedes between 2022 and 2024, echoed the sentiment, calling it “a special feeling” to be part of the first all-British podium in over 60 years.
Championship Picture Tightens
The result has major implications in the 2026 F1 World Championship standings. Hamilton now sits 41 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli, while moving ahead of Russell by nine points in the battle for third place. With momentum shifting and Ferrari finding form, the title fight remains wide open heading into the next round.
Formula 1 now heads to the Austrian Grand Prix, scheduled for 26–28 June, where the championship battle is expected to intensify further as teams bring crucial mid-season upgrades.
