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Ferrari confirms engine upgrades for Hamilton and Leclerc at Italian Grand Prix

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:44 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Ferrari confirms engine upgrades for Hamilton and Leclerc at Italian Grand Prix

Summary

Ferrari will introduce an updated power unit for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend in Monza. The team confirmed the change as part of a development opportunity granted by the FIA to manufacturers currently trailing in internal combustion engine performance. This marks the second engine upgrade Ferrari has utilized this season, following a previous iteration introduced in Austria this past June. Because of this switch, both drivers will move to their fourth power unit of the season, which is the limit before incurring grid penalties under current regulations. Team principal Frederic Vasseur stated the update represents a step forward as the team seeks marginal gains during a tightly contested season. The upgraded engines will be available starting with the first practice sessions on Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Ferrari will use updated power units on both cars for the Italian Grand Prix.
•The modification is the second engine upgrade permitted to the team this season.
•Hamilton and Leclerc are now utilizing their fourth power unit of the year.
•On-track action at Monza begins with practice sessions scheduled for Friday.

Latest Updates

12:44 PMBBC Sport — Ferrari upgrade a step but not all we need - Hamilton

What they're saying

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Lewis Hamilton hopes Ferrari have the car to fight for the win at their home Italian Grand Prix, a weekend in which they will introduce an engine upgrade for both drivers.
— Sky Sports

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Lewis Hamilton says an upgraded Ferrari engine for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix is a "step forward but not the whole amount we need".
— BBC Sport