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Ferrari upgrade a step but not all we need - Hamilton

Ferrari upgrade a step but not all we need - Hamilton

Summary

Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari’s new engine upgrade for the Italian Grand Prix is a small improvement but not enough. Ferrari hopes the upgrade will help at Monza, their home race, where Hamilton aims to win for the first time with the team. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start at the back due to a penalty for using too many engines.

Key Facts

  • Ferrari introduced their second allowed engine upgrade this season at the Italian Grand Prix.
  • Hamilton said the upgrade is a step forward but not the full improvement needed on straight parts of the track.
  • Hamilton is 59 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli in the driver’s championship.
  • Antonelli will start the race from the back because he exceeded the allowed number of engines.
  • Mercedes driver George Russell also faces an engine penalty, likely at the Azerbaijan race.
  • Hamilton arrived at Monza driving a classic Ferrari F40, which is a car he greatly admires.
  • Hamilton wants to win at Monza for the first time while racing for Ferrari.
  • Ferrari is strong in cornering, but their cars have lagged behind on straight sections of the track this year.
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