Overview
- On Friday, the FIA authorised Ferrari to fit a second power‑unit development under the Additional Development Upgrade Opportunities rule for use at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
- Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will receive the new engine spec for the weekend, a move Ferrari says is a focused performance step to close gaps on rivals.
- Hamilton made a high‑profile arrival in Monza that included Schumacher tributes and special liveries, an emotional push Ferrari hopes will energise drivers and fans.
- Tensions inside the team over ignored orders in Zandvoort persist, with Hamilton publicly urging focus on team strategy to turn the upgrade into on‑track results.
- Red Bull has publicly criticised the FIA’s assessment that allowed Ferrari’s upgrade and this dispute could raise questions about how the ADUO process will be applied later in the season.