Lewis Hamilton finishes sixth for Ferrari at the Italian Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth at the Italian Grand Prix on September 6, 2026, marking a difficult outing for Ferrari at their home race. Hamilton started fourth but dropped to the fringes of the top 10 after an incident at Turn 2 during the opening lap. His teammate Charles Leclerc exited the race early following a crash at the final corner on Lap 2 that triggered a red flag. Following the restart, Hamilton remained on medium tires but lost ground to Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris, ultimately failing to secure a higher finish. Hamilton cited a potential error in tire strategy and the superior pace of his rivals as contributing factors to the result.
- •Lewis Hamilton finished the Italian Grand Prix in sixth position.
- •Charles Leclerc retired from the race after crashing on Lap 2.
- •A first-lap incident at Turn 2 forced Hamilton out of the lead pack.
- •Hamilton attributed his late-race decline to tire selection and opponent speed.
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Monza misery for Ferrari as Leclerc crashes out and Hamilton limps home in sixth
"Ferrari brought confidence and upgrades into its home grand prix weekend. Lewis Hamilton finished the Italian Grand Prix a distant sixth, more than 20 seconds behind Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli — who had a sensational race from the back — to leave his title hopes in tatters. It was even worse for Charles Leclerc, whose race lasted less than five minutes before he crashed hard.
"Lewis Hamilton admits that finishing only sixth in the Italian Grand Prix is a "tough one to swallow", as Ferrari endured a difficult home race.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:19 PMMonza misery for Ferrari as Leclerc crashes out and Hamilton limps home in sixth
Ferrari brought confidence and upgrades into its home grand prix weekend. Lewis Hamilton finished the Italian Grand Prix a distant sixth, more than 20 seconds behind Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli — who had a sensational race from the back — to leave his title hopes in tatters. It was even worse for Charles Leclerc, whose race lasted less than five minutes before he crashed hard.
- Formula1.com—Ferrari's Italian GP result 'devastating' – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton admits that finishing only sixth in the Italian Grand Prix is a "tough one to swallow", as Ferrari endured a difficult home race.
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