Lewis Hamilton has publicly criticized Ferrari for lacking structure, stating there are "no rules" after a controversial incident with his teammate Charles Leclerc during the Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton attempted a bold maneuver at the first corner but ended up on the gravel, dropping from fourth to tenth place, ultimately finishing sixth.

In stark contrast, Leclerc initially secured third but crashed out on the second lap, marking a disappointing day for Ferrari at their home race. Hamilton remarked, "I think it comes down to rules of engagement," emphasizing the differences from his time at Mercedes, where clear directives were in place.

The race saw Kimi Antonelli claim an impressive victory from 19th, extending his championship lead over Hamilton to 76 points. Hamilton expressed frustration over missed opportunities, stating, "It's too late for that now," regarding team orders that could have prioritized him over Leclerc.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur defended the decision to not favor one driver this early in the season, referencing last year's McLaren experience with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. He acknowledged the poor outcome from the first corners but believed it was premature to enforce team orders.

Leclerc admitted their battle went "too far" and questioned media narratives about their rivalry, reflecting on a previous incident in Zandvoort where Hamilton felt hampered by Leclerc.

Hamilton also expressed dissatisfaction with Ferrari's strategic decisions, particularly regarding tire choices and pit stops during the race. He felt the team should have opted for hard tires after the red flag and criticized the decision not to pit him during a virtual safety car situation, saying, "I ran out of tires."

Vasseur noted the team's struggles with overtaking, explaining that the lack of straight-line speed hindered their overall performance, making additional pit stops less viable.