Jeremy Clarkson Cheers Historic All-British Podium in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton took his first victory as a Ferrari driver at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, leading an all-British podium ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris. The result marked the first time three British drivers shared the top three steps since 1968, drawing a characteristically cheeky reaction from former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson.

Why it matters:

F1 has seen no shortage of British success over the decades, but a clean sweep of the podium by UK drivers has not happened in 58 years. The result also broke Mercedes' early-season monopoly on victories, with Hamilton becoming the first non-Mercedes winner of 2026 and proving his move to Maranello could pay immediate dividends.

The details:

• Clarkson's view: Writing on X, Clarkson praised the trio before turning his attention to Ferrari's Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% deal. "Just a shame the winner was sponsored by an Italian beer," he quipped, a clear nod to his own Hawkstone lager brand. He later admitted he hopes Hawkstone grows large enough to sponsor an F1 team.
• From the drivers: Norris said sharing the podium with Hamilton and Russell was "pretty special," while Russell emphasized the historical weight of the moment. "First time in 60 years," he said. "It's a special feeling."
• The standings: Hamilton now trails championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 41 points and sits nine points clear of Russell in third.

What's next:

The grid travels to the Austrian Grand Prix from June 26-28, where Hamilton will look to carry his Barcelona form to the Red Bull Ring. If Ferrari can match its Spanish Grand Prix pace, the title battle could tighten quickly.