Lewis Hamilton calls for formal rules of engagement at Ferrari
9 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 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.
- 4:12 PMThe Guardian Sport — Hamilton confirms no rules of engagement at Ferrari despite Monza clash with Leclerc
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari accused of having ‘no discipline’ as pit wall ‘afraid’ to control Hamilton and Leclerc
- 7:19 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton: 'No rules' between drivers at Ferrari
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton wants Ferrari 'rules of engagement' after team-mate duel
- 5:37 PMThe-race.com — 'Here there are no rules' - Hamilton calls Ferrari out - The Race
- 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'
"‘When I was at Mercedes we had written rules’ British driver held positive talks with teammate Lewis Hamilton has said there remain no rules of engagement between the drivers at Ferrari, despite the 41-year-old calling for the team to employ them after he clashed with his teammate, Charles Leclerc, at the last round in Monza. Hamilton was forced wide by Leclerc at turn two on the opening lap at the Italian Grand Prix, which he felt had been unacceptable. Speaking before the first meeting for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid this weekend, Leclerc admitted he had been at fault and Hamilton said the pair had talked frankly and cleared the air in a forthright fashion. Continue reading...
"Ferrari have been accused of lacking discipline and being “afraid” to control Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following their opening-lap clash at the Italian Grand Prix, according to Peter Windsor. Hamilton and Leclerc started together on the second row at Monza, with both Ferrari drivers opting for the soft tyre.
"Lewis Hamilton has demanded a "written rules of engagement" after he accused Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc of driving him off the track at Sunday's Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton started fourth but ended the opening lap in Monza in 10th after he ran wide at the opening chicane following a duel with Leclerc.
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportSep 10, 2026, 4:12 PMHamilton confirms no rules of engagement at Ferrari despite Monza clash with Leclerc
‘When I was at Mercedes we had written rules’ British driver held positive talks with teammate Lewis Hamilton has said there remain no rules of engagement between the drivers at Ferrari, despite the 41-year-old calling for the team to employ them after he clashed with his teammate, Charles Leclerc, at the last round in Monza. Hamilton was forced wide by Leclerc at turn two on the opening lap at the Italian Grand Prix, which he felt had been unacceptable. Speaking before the first meeting for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid this weekend, Leclerc admitted he had been at fault and Hamilton said the pair had talked frankly and cleared the air in a forthright fashion. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:01 AMFerrari accused of having ‘no discipline’ as pit wall ‘afraid’ to control Hamilton and Leclerc
Ferrari have been accused of lacking discipline and being “afraid” to control Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following their opening-lap clash at the Italian Grand Prix, according to Peter Windsor. Hamilton and Leclerc started together on the second row at Monza, with both Ferrari drivers opting for the soft tyre.
- ESPN F1Sep 6, 2026, 7:19 PMHamilton: 'No rules' between drivers at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has called on his Ferrari bosses to introduce "rules of engagement" between its two drivers after a messy first-lap battle with teammate Charles Leclerc lost him more ground in the title race.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:33 PMHamilton wants Ferrari 'rules of engagement' after team-mate duel
Lewis Hamilton has demanded a "written rules of engagement" after he accused Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc of driving him off the track at Sunday's Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton started fourth but ended the opening lap in Monza in 10th after he ran wide at the opening chicane following a duel with Leclerc.
- The-race.comSep 6, 2026, 5:37 PM'Here there are no rules' - Hamilton calls Ferrari out - The Race
Lewis Hamilton has hit out at a lack of rules at Ferrari, after an Italian GP compromised by an early incident with team-mate Charles Leclerc
- 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.
- Sky Sports—'There are no rules here' - Hamilton criticises Ferrari after Leclerc clash
Lewis Hamilton has accused Ferrari of having "no rules" after a clash with his team-mate Charles Leclerc during the Italian Grand Prix.
- Formula1.com—Hamilton calls on Ferrari 'to change things' after Italian GP
Lewis Hamilton has called on Ferrari "to change things" in how it manages the intra-team battle between the seven-time World Champion and team mate Charles Leclerc following last weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
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