Lewis Hamilton criticizes Ferrari team management after Italian Grand Prix
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Lewis Hamilton publicly criticized Ferrari management following the Italian Grand Prix, citing a lack of structure and internal confusion regarding driver racing rules. The seven-time world champion pointed to on-track incidents with teammate Charles Leclerc as evidence of deep-seated organizational failures within the team. Hamilton noted that his previous experience at Mercedes relied on clear, pre-agreed protocols between drivers, which he asserts are absent at Ferrari. Team principal Frédéric Vasseur has maintained a position that formal team orders or a designated number one driver status are not currently necessary. With reports of continued tension, analysts suggest Ferrari may be forced to abandon its egalitarian approach if the team continues to lose points due to internal racing conflicts.
- •Lewis Hamilton criticized Ferrari structure after the Italian Grand Prix.
- •The driver cited a lack of clarity regarding teammate rules for recent on-track incidents.
- •Frédéric Vasseur has not yet implemented a formal number one driver status.
- •Ferrari has historically operated with a clear primary driver hierarchy.
- •Hamilton advocates for stricter management oversight to prevent future points losses.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Appointing Hamilton as the number one driver is the last resort for Ferrari and Vasseur
"Lewis Hamilton was highly critical of Ferrari after the Italian Grand Prix and the seven-time world champion is absolutely right. The team continues to rack up mistakes, make illogical choices, and show a complete lack of structure.
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