Hamilton Calls Monza Result ‘Devastating’ as Ferrari’s Home Grand Prix Unravels
Lewis Hamilton described Ferrari’s Italian Grand Prix as “devastating” after finishing sixth at Monza. Starting fourth, Hamilton dropped down the order following an opening-lap incident, while teammate Charles Leclerc crashed out on Lap 2. The disappointing result shattered Ferrari’s hopes of delivering a memorable performance for its passionate home supporters.
Monza is Ferrari’s most emotionally significant Formula 1 race, making the result particularly painful for the team and its Tifosi. With both cars starting near the front, Ferrari had an opportunity for a major home result but instead left with Leclerc retired and Hamilton only sixth.
Ferrari will review Hamilton and Leclerc’s close opening-lap battle as well as the performance issues that prevented Hamilton from recovering further. Attention now turns to the next Grand Prix as the team looks to rebound from a disappointing home weekend.
Pre-race: Hamilton qualifies fourth, directly behind third-placed Leclerc
Lap 1: Hamilton attacks Leclerc and runs into the gravel at Turn 2, dropping toward 10th
Lap 2: Leclerc loses control at the final corner and crashes, triggering a red flag
Restart: Hamilton begins recovery
Finish: Hamilton takes sixth
Post-race: Seven-time champion describes Ferrari’s result as difficult and “devastating.”
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