If you woke up early enough today, you may have been able to catch the Formula 1 Grand Prix that took place in Barcelona today. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is another special entrance into the Formula 1 race schedule for 2026 because, while being in a wonderfully picturesque location, it has been a part of the circuit for three decades. Now, while this is the first year it carries the name of The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, it has been home to a slew of special moments and has landed two big moments yet again this year. First things first, Lewis Hamilton took home his first win on the track. It was his first win in two years, and it did a lot to help Ferrari cut into Mercedes’ lead in the standings by ending their win streak. Today also finally brought youngster Kimi Antonelli down to Earth as he failed to finish, along with six other drivers. Antonelli’s teammate, George Russell, was able to put Mercedes on the podium, which brings me to the second important thing taking place in today’s race. With McLaren’s Lando Norris taking third place, the trio of Hamilton, Russell, and Norris gives us the first all-British podium since 1968.
Struggles for Aston Martin continue
Now, what I have my eye on is something a little more personal. I am a massive James Bond fan, and so I am naturally pulled to root for Aston Martin. Today proved disappointing yet again for the plagued Martin team as neither Lance Stroll nor Fernando Alonso was able to finish the race. That gives them another goose egg on the week. That is their seventh zero-point performance in eight races. Last week in Monaco, Alonso was able to land a point. So, on the year, Aston Martin is sitting on one singular point. Next week sees the team try again at the Formula 1 Lenovo Austrian Grand Prix. Time will tell if the team is able to turn it around to try and make at least an effort to rise in the standings this year, even if Mercedes is out of reach.
