Lewis Hamilton calls for formal rules of engagement at Ferrari
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has requested that Ferrari implement formal, written rules of engagement following an opening-lap collision with teammate Charles Leclerc at the Italian GP in Monza. The seven-time world champion finished the race in sixth place after being forced off the track by his teammate during the initial skirmish. Hamilton stated that he aims to race cleanly and responsibly but believes the current lack of internal team protocols risks unnecessary damage to their results. Ferrari currently trails Mercedes by 122 points in the team standings. Meanwhile, Leclerc is scheduled for additional medical evaluations to address blurry vision in his right eye after a separate crash at the Parabolica turn on the second lap.
- •Hamilton finished sixth at the Italian GP after an opening-lap contact incident.
- •Leclerc retired from the race following a second-lap crash at the Parabolica turn.
- •Ferrari currently trails Mercedes by 122 points in the championship standings.
- •Hamilton compared current team operations to his tenure at Mercedes, which utilized written internal rules.
- •Leclerc requires further medical checks for vision issues before the Spanish GP.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Calls for Rosberg-Era ‘Rules of Engagement’ at Ferrari After Leclerc Clash
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton calls for 'rules of engagement' at Ferrari: 'At Mercedes, we had it written'
"Lewis Hamilton has been critical of both Ferrari and teammate Charles Leclerc's handling of the Italian GP, and has now called for Mercedes-like 'rules of engagement'. The Briton was forced onto the gravel on the opening lap at Monza following a Turn 1 skirmish with his teammate, losing positions as a result.
"Lewis Hamilton has asked for rules of engagement, similar to his time at Mercedes with Nico Rosberg, after the Ferrari clash at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. On Saturday, Ferrari’s Hamilton hinted on getting support from his team, especially teammate…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:20 PMLewis Hamilton Calls for Rosberg-Era ‘Rules of Engagement’ at Ferrari After Leclerc Clash
Lewis Hamilton has asked for rules of engagement, similar to his time at Mercedes with Nico Rosberg, after the Ferrari clash at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. On Saturday, Ferrari’s Hamilton hinted on getting support from his team, especially teammate…
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:28 PMHamilton calls for 'rules of engagement' at Ferrari: 'At Mercedes, we had it written'
Lewis Hamilton has been critical of both Ferrari and teammate Charles Leclerc's handling of the Italian GP, and has now called for Mercedes-like 'rules of engagement'. The Briton was forced onto the gravel on the opening lap at Monza following a Turn 1 skirmish with his teammate, losing positions as a result.
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