F1 News Today: Ferrari confirm Monza inquest as Lewis Hamilton puts his boss on the hotseat

Fred Vasseur has confirmed that Ferrari will hold a post-Italian Grand Prix inquest involving Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after their disastrous Sunday at Monza.

All eyes were on Ferrari ahead of their home race, with Leclerc and Hamilton having lined up in P3 and P4 ahead of lights out on Sunday. However, it only took one or two corners for things to get controversial.

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Lewis Hamilton 'too late' Ferrari verdict just put his boss firmly on the hotseat

Lewis Hamilton may have not intended it, but his verdict on Ferrari's F1 title hopes just put his boss Fred Vasseur firmly on the Maranello hotseat.

The seven-time world champion once again spoke out about the lack of team orders after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, and where that failing leaves the team now.

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Lewis Hamilton 'feels betrayed by Vasseur' - Italian media react to Ferrari fallout

The fallout to Ferrari's shocking 2026 Italian Grand Prix continues to rumble on in Italy as a nation processes the latest failure of its beloved team.

While 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli was surging through from P19 to take a glorious 'home win' at the 'Temple of Speed', it was not the home win most fans wanted.

The adoring tifosi had assembled at Monza on Sunday hoping that Lewis Hamilton and/or Charles Leclerc could breathe new life into a Scuderia season which is again threatening to peter out.

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Red Bull F1 star officially a free agent as rumours swirl over paddock switch

A long-serving member of Red Bull's F1 outfit who played a key role in their Christian Horner/Max Verstappen glory years is now officially a free agent.

Craig Skinner spent more than 20 years at the Milton Keynes-based outfit, most recently holding the role of chief designer between 2022 and 2026.

Skinner initially began his Red Bull career as a CDF engineer all the way back in 2006, progressing on to roles as CFD team leader, deputy head of aerodynamics, and chief aerodynamicist before becoming chief car designer.

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Honda promise 'big step' for Aston Martin engine and it could be crucial to Fernando Alonso's F1 future

Shintaro Orihara has given Aston Martin a boost with his Honda engine projections, but it comes with a catch.

Honda returned to F1 this season with the Aston Martin team but have disappointed by producing one of the worst power units on the grid.

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F1 legend issues brutally honest George Russell verdict: 'It's embarrassing'

Former F1 star David Coulthard says that he feels sympathy for George Russell after his 'embarrassing' defeat to team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Italian Grand Prix.

The Mercedes duo entered the race in Monza sitting one-two in the drivers' championship, with Russell trailing his team-mate by 59 points ahead of lights out.

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FIA boss claims 'business as usual' but Abu Dhabi cancellation fears continue to grow

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has refused to be drawn on the fate of this season's Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix.

The two season-ending races are widely expected to be cancelled due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Imola expected to be drafted in as an impromptu season-closer in place of Abu Dhabi.

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Netflix just dropped new Michael Schumacher trailer and it looks incredible

Netflix have released the official trailer for their new Michael Schumacher documentary and it looks like it's going to be a must-watch for F1 fans.

Schumacher '94: The Birth of a Legend is set to be released on the popular streaming platform on Friday, October 2, digging into the 1994 F1 season - the year that Schumacher won the first of his seven world championships while driving for Benetton.

➡️ READ MORE: Netflix just dropped new Michael Schumacher trailer and it looks incredible

Sebastian Vettel issues emotional Michael Schumacher statement

Four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has admitted he still misses his friend and mentor Michael Schumacher after an emotional tribute to him at the Italian Grand Prix.

With both stars hailing from Germany, Schumacher was a hero of Vettel's growing up, with a young Sebastian having watched Michael dominate the sport and win seven world championships in the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s.

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