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Ferrari reportedly removed Lewis Hamilton criticism from media audio after Monza

Ferrari reportedly removed part of Lewis Hamilton’s post-Monza comments from an audio file distributed to Formula 1 media after the seven-time world champion criticised the team’s lack of formal rules of engagement. The episode adds another layer to a difficult…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 6:37 PM
Ferrari reportedly removed Lewis Hamilton criticism from media audio after Monza
Key Things to Know
  • Ferrari reportedly removed Lewis Hamilton's criticism regarding rules of engagement from media audio files after Monza.
  • Hamilton fell from fourth to 10th after clashing with teammate Charles Leclerc during the race.
  • Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur rejected Hamilton's claim, stating both drivers know their racing responsibilities.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ferrari reportedly deleted Lewis Hamilton's comments regarding the team's lack of formal rules of engagement from an audio file distributed to media after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Hamilton made the remarks following an on-track clash with teammate Charles Leclerc that sent the British driver into the gravel and down to a 10th-place finish.

Team principal Fred Vasseur disputed Hamilton's characterization, maintaining that both drivers clearly understand their responsibilities when racing each other. The incident occurred amid a six-race podium drought for Hamilton, which saw his championship deficit behind leader Kimi Antonelli widen from 32 points to 103 points.

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