Juan Pablo Montoya predicts tension for Ferrari teammates at Italian Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya expects significant internal friction between Ferrari teammates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. With Ferrari racing at its home circuit, Montoya suggests the prestige of a win at Monza will intensify competition between the two drivers. The team faces increased scrutiny after avoiding team orders during the recent Dutch Grand Prix, an event that drew public frustration from Hamilton. While Hamilton has since taken responsibility for his comments, Montoya describes the statement as a calculated move to navigate team dynamics. Ferrari enters the weekend with a revised livery honoring Michael Schumacher and sits in a position to challenge leaders Lando Norris and George Russell. Current standings show Hamilton level with George Russell for second place and 59 points behind Kimi Antonelli, while Leclerc occupies fifth position.
- •Juan Pablo Montoya expects intra-team tension between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Monza.
- •Ferrari arrives at its home race featuring a revised livery tribute to Michael Schumacher.
- •Lewis Hamilton trails championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 59 points heading into the weekend.
- •Charles Leclerc currently sits fifth in the standings, 87 points behind Antonelli.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Pablo Montoya predicts "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Monza
- 9:03 AMMotorsport.com — Juan Pablo Montoya predicts "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Monza
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has predicted "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix, as both Ferrari drivers fight for the win in front of the passionate home crowd. Ferrari arrives at its home race with a revised livery paying tribute to Michael Schumacher and the opportunity to fight for the win. With Mercedes' championship leader ...Keep reading
"Juan Pablo Montoya expects tension between Ferrari team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:03 AMJuan Pablo Montoya predicts "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Monza
Juan Pablo Montoya expects tension between Ferrari team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix
- Motorsport.comSep 4, 2026, 9:03 AMJuan Pablo Montoya predicts "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Monza
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has predicted "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix, as both Ferrari drivers fight for the win in front of the passionate home crowd. Ferrari arrives at its home race with a revised livery paying tribute to Michael Schumacher and the opportunity to fight for the win. With Mercedes' championship leader ...Keep reading
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