Nico Rosberg calls Lewis Hamilton's maiden Ferrari victory a 'legendary moment'

Former Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has described Lewis Hamilton's first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari in Barcelona as a "legendary moment" for the sport. Hamilton, who moved to the Italian team in 2025, experienced a challenging start to his tenure, failing to secure a Grand Prix podium in his first season despite a Sprint win.

Following a reset and significant development from Ferrari, coupled with the introduction of new 2026 regulations, Hamilton has shown renewed form. After consecutive second-place finishes, he secured pole position in Barcelona with a strong qualifying lap and converted it into a victory using an aggressive three-stop strategy.

Rosberg, who was Hamilton's teammate at Mercedes, commented on the historic nature of the achievement, noting how Hamilton has "climbed to his greatness again" after a difficult period. He expressed the wider F1 community's appreciation for the moment and believes this success will propel Hamilton and Ferrari forward.

He added that the strong performance in Barcelona, boosted by significant car upgrades and Hamilton's positive mental state, indicates a promising trajectory for the remainder of the 2026 season. The victory has already narrowed the championship gap for Hamilton.