Ferrari removes Lewis Hamilton comments from official Italian Grand Prix audio

Ferrari edited remarks from Lewis Hamilton out of audio files distributed to media following the Italian Grand Prix. In the original comments, Hamilton advocated for written rules of engagement for drivers, citing his previous experience at Mercedes. The team removed these statements before sharing the file with external outlets. Journalists present in the media pen had already recorded the full interview, as the driver addressed the press for eight minutes following a collision between teammates Leclerc and Hamilton at the opening chicane. Leclerc retired from the race, while Hamilton finished sixth. The team faces internal scrutiny regarding driver management as the Formula 1 championship moves to Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.

• 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari removed Hamilton's 'rules of engagement' criticism from audio files sent to media after Monza