Frédéric Vasseur plans Ferrari improvement after difficult Italian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Scuderia Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur acknowledged the emotional pressure surrounding the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after Lewis Hamilton finished in sixth place. Despite the home crowd support, the team could not deliver a podium result as Kimi Antonelli secured the win. Vasseur noted that the race environment proved difficult to manage despite his attempts to treat the event as a standard round. Hamilton reported friction during the race, citing a near-collision with teammate Charles Leclerc that necessitated internal discussions regarding rules of engagement. Ferrari is now shifting focus to the upcoming race in Madrid, with Vasseur expressing a commitment to returning with better performance. The team plans to evaluate the weekend's events at their factory before finalizing preparations for the inaugural event at the Madrid circuit.
- •Lewis Hamilton finished in sixth place at the Italian Grand Prix.
- •Kimi Antonelli secured the win at the Monza event.
- •Hamilton requested clearer rules of engagement following a near-clash with teammate Charles Leclerc.
- •Ferrari team management is shifting preparations to the next race in Madrid.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari team boss Vasseur sends clear message to Tifosi ahead of Madrid race
"Scuderia Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has acknowledged the emotional weight of the Italian Grand Prix, admitting that a home weekend at Monza is never just "a normal race" despite his best efforts to downplay the pressure. Speaking after the chequered flag, the French team boss reflected on a weekend where Ferrari had hoped to deliver a standout result in front of their passionate home crowd, Lewis Hamilton's sixth place was all they could achieve, despite tens of thousands of fans wh
"It goes without saying that the Italian Grand Prix weekend is the biggest of the year for Scuderia Ferrari, and over the decades the Tifosi have grown used to experiencing a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
"Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says his team will head to this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid with "all the energy" to bounce back from their "failure" at Monza.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:00 AMFerrari team boss Vasseur sends clear message to Tifosi ahead of Madrid race
Scuderia Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has acknowledged the emotional weight of the Italian Grand Prix, admitting that a home weekend at Monza is never just "a normal race" despite his best efforts to downplay the pressure. Speaking after the chequered flag, the French team boss reflected on a weekend where Ferrari had hoped to deliver a standout result in front of their passionate home crowd, Lewis Hamilton's sixth place was all they could achieve, despite tens of thousands of fans wh
- Formula1.com—Vasseur promises Ferrari will bounce back in Madrid
It goes without saying that the Italian Grand Prix weekend is the biggest of the year for Scuderia Ferrari, and over the decades the Tifosi have grown used to experiencing a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
- Sky Sports—Ferrari vow to come back stronger after Monza 'failure'
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says his team will head to this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid with "all the energy" to bounce back from their "failure" at Monza.
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