Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur just admitted he had to sit down Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for some serious peace talks after that messy Dutch Grand Prix. The tension was real, and now the team is scrambling to fix things before the pressure cooker of Monza.
Both Hamilton and Leclerc were visibly frustrated in Zandvoort when Ferrari’s race strategy went sideways again. Vasseur confirmed he stepped in to clear the air, hoping to reset the vibe inside the garage. But with the Italian Grand Prix looming, the 𝒹𝓇𝒶𝓂𝒶 isn’t over yet.
A bombshell hit Maranello just days before the home race: Thierry Baritaud, a key Ferrari figure for 26 years, has left the team. His departure adds another layer of uncertainty as the Scuderia tries to find its footing.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton made headlines with what fans are calling the coolest F1 entrance ever at Monza. He ditched the usual flashy rides for something totally unexpected, and the internet is loving it.
Charles Leclerc didn’t hold back when talking about Hamilton and their future together at Ferrari. He pointed straight at the team’s biggest weakness, making it clear that fixing that issue is priority number one.
In other big news, Lando Norris is launching his own racing team, LN4 Fusion, which will hit the Formula 3 grid in 2027. The FIA confirmed the move, and the 26-year-old champion is already shaking things up.
Red Bull confirmed Liam Lawson will race alongside Max Verstappen at the Italian Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar was ruled out with an injury. Lawson stepped in last minute in Zandvoort and is getting another shot.
Max Verstappen is reportedly eyeing a GT3 race in Portugal this October, adding another chapter to his growing list of off-track adventures. The four-time champ just signed a massive new deal with Red Bull, but he’s not slowing down.
And over at Aston Martin, a new report claims Honda’s power unit is causing serious headaches for Adrian Newey’s team in 2026. The battery-heavy design is reportedly a bigger challenge than anyone expected.
What’s next for Ferrari as they fight to keep Hamilton and Leclerc on the same page?
