QtrendsHamilton claims first Ferrari win at Spanish GP
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory driving for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix, ending his winless drought since joining the team. The seven-time world champion admitted he had doubted himself during the transition but proved his doubters wrong with a tactical masterclass. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff warned that stopping Hamilton when he 'smells blood' will not be easy. Hamilton's teammate Kimi Antonelli failed to finish the race.
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Formula One‘You always have it’: Hamilton breaks Ferrari drought but admits he doubted himself
(The Guardian)
The ingenious trick behind Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari F1 victory
(The Independent)
England Test captain Ben Stokes was dropped for a curfew breach during the ongoing Test series, leading head coach Brendon McCullum to publicly express worry for Stokes' wellbeing. England named a much-changed XI for the next match. McCullum stopped short of endorsing Stokes to retain the captaincy, fueling speculation about leadership changes. The incident has dominated English cricket headlines.
European champions Spain kicked off their 2026 World Cup journey with a group-stage match against Cape Verde. Spain face a tough decision over teenage star Lamine Yamal's involvement. Analysts believe this Spain squad could outperform even their Euro 2024-winning side. The match is part of a lively day-five lineup that also features Iran's opening game drawing global attention.
Iran's 2026 World Cup campaign is overshadowed by deep political divisions, with Iranian-American fans expressing conflicted loyalties. The Iranian national team's coach acknowledged being 'impacted' by politics but urged focus on the game. Protesters have vowed to disrupt Iran's matches over the regime's involvement in ongoing conflicts. Trump administration policies have also complicated Iran's preparations.