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Monza Podbook: Hamilton's new Ferraris!

Sep 3, 2026 · 19m

Summary

Hosted at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, this episode features Naomi Schiff and Craig Slater discussing Ferrari’s crucial engine upgrade and Lewis Hamilton’s confidence ahead of his potential record-breaking sixth win. The panel analyzes Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty, McLaren’s new H-wing, and Isaac Hadjar’s wrist injury forcing Liam Lawson into the Red Bull seat. They also cover Hamilton’s arrival in a rare Ferrari F40 and the strategic implications for the championship contenders.

Topics discussed

Welcome to Monza and the heat risk warning Ferrari's engine upgrade and Lewis Hamilton's excitement Hamilton's mindset and pressure at the Temple of Speed Analysis of Ferrari's performance gap and upgrade potential Kim Antonelli's grid penalty and engine rules explained McLaren's gear ratios and the new H-wing update Isack Hadjar's wrist injury and Liam Lawson's debut Yuki Tsunoda's future and Red Bull driver lineup Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari F40 barn find and nostalgia Weekend preview and schedule for the Italian GP
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