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A first podium in red for Lewis Hamilton!! 👏❤️ #F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/2VQEqQpz6b

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Posted March 15, 2026

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A first podium in red for Lewis Hamilton!! 👏❤️

#F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/2VQEqQpz6b

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The post celebrates Lewis Hamilton securing his first podium finish (third place) as a Ferrari driver at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, after battling teammate Charles Leclerc intensely.[1][2][3] This milestone came in a race won by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, with George Russell second, marking Mercedes' second 1-2 finish of the season.[2][4] The event featured dramatic incidents like McLaren's double non-start, Max Verstappen's late retirement, and multiple spins, heightening the excitement around Hamilton's long-awaited Ferrari podium on his 26th attempt.[1][3]

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The post is trending due to the recency of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix on March 15, 2026, with Hamilton's emotional first Ferrari podium after 477 days without one capturing massive fan attention.[4][7] It coincides with Kimi Antonelli's maiden win as the second-youngest victor ever, amplifying buzz around young talents and team rivalries.[2][4] High engagement stems from live race highlights, podium celebrations, and Hamilton's visible joy in post-race interviews.[10][11][12]

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1Lewis Hamilton fought side-by-side with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc for multiple laps to claim third, avoiding contact in a thrilling intra-team battle.[1][3]
2This was Hamilton's first Ferrari GP podium on his 26th start for the team, following a Sprint win in Shanghai the previous year.[2][5]
3Kimi Antonelli, at 19 years and 202 days, became the second-youngest F1 race winner ever, just behind Max Verstappen.[4]
4McLaren suffered a nightmare with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri failing to start due to power unit issues.[1][2]
5Hamilton described the race as 'one of the most enjoyable F1 races ever' in post-race comments.[7]

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