Fred Vasseur talks Ferrari’s F1 upswing, Lewis Hamilton’s ‘mega pushing’ and Italian GP hopes

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur spoke exclusively with The Athletic ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, discussing the team's improved performance in the 2026 F1 season, Lewis Hamilton's intense effort described as 'mega pushing,' and Ferrari's hopes for success at their home race. Vasseur, who first visited Monza in the early 1990s as a young engineer, reflected on the unique emotional significance the track holds for Ferrari and its passionate fanbase, the tifosi. Having led Ferrari at Monza since 2023, Vasseur emphasized that the full weight of the Italian GP's importance can only truly be felt from within the Ferrari organization.