Fred Vasseur addresses Ferrari drivers after Italian Grand Prix opening lap incident
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed internal dissatisfaction following an incident between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix. The two Ferrari drivers, who began the race from the second row of the grid, came into contact while maneuvering for position. Vasseur characterized the event as detrimental to the team's performance throughout the weekend. The clash occurred as Charles Leclerc took a defensive position against his teammate, Lewis Hamilton, during the early stages of the event. The team has described the result of the weekend as disappointing. Ferrari management is now addressing the sequence of events to prevent further friction between the drivers during future race weekends.
- •Fred Vasseur stated the opening lap contact was not good for the team.
- •Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton started the Italian Grand Prix from the second row.
- •Charles Leclerc defended aggressively against Lewis Hamilton during the opening lap.
- •Ferrari management characterized the team's Italian Grand Prix weekend as disappointing.
- 6:46 PMMotorsport.com — Fred Vasseur admits Ferrari drivers' clash in Italian GP “not good for the team”
"Fred Vasseur has admitted the incident between the Ferrari drivers on the opening lap of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix was “not good for the team” after a disappointing weekend for the Scuderia. Charles Leclerc defended aggressively on the first lap against Lewis Hamilton, who attempted to pass his team-mate after both started from the second row of the grid. The Monegasque refused to ...Keep reading
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