Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari team strategy after Monza Italian Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Lewis Hamilton stated it is too late for Ferrari to grant him championship priority over team-mate Charles Leclerc following the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Hamilton started fourth and finished sixth, while Leclerc retired from the race after a high-speed crash at the Parabolica. The two drivers made contact on the opening lap when Leclerc pushed Hamilton off the track, an incident the seven-time world champion described as a failure of team synergy. Hamilton currently trails title leader Antonelli by 76 points and sits 10 points behind George Russell in the standings. Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur acknowledged the need for internal discussions regarding team orders as the season progresses. Hamilton emphasized that the current communication path within the team is not producing the desired competitive results.
- •Hamilton finished sixth while Leclerc retired following a crash at the Parabolica.
- •The pair made contact on the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix.
- •Hamilton trails championship leader Antonelli by 76 points.
- •Frederic Vasseur stated Ferrari will evaluate its approach to team orders moving forward.
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Far too late for title fight priority - Hamilton
- 6:22 PMBBC Sport — Far too late for title fight priority - Hamilton
"Lewis Hamilton says it is "far too late" for Ferrari to give him priority over team-mate Charles Leclerc in the championship fight.
"Lewis Hamilton says it is "far too late" for Ferrari to give him priority over team-mate Charles Leclerc in the championship fight.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:23 PMFar too late for title fight priority - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says it is "far too late" for Ferrari to give him priority over team-mate Charles Leclerc in the championship fight.
- BBC SportSep 6, 2026, 6:22 PMFar too late for title fight priority - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says it is "far too late" for Ferrari to give him priority over team-mate Charles Leclerc in the championship fight.
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