Ferrari F1 legend Jean Alesi has tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in Italy just days before this week’s Italian GP action kicks off at Monza.

Alesi had a strong career in the sport, making his F1 debut in 1989 with Tyrell before going on to join Ferrari in 1991, where he would spend the next five seasons.

During that time, the Frenchman won only a single race (his only win in F1), but his 15 podiums and passionate driving style were more than enough to win over the Tifosi.

After stints at Benetton, Sauber, Prost and Jordan in the mid-to-late 90s and early 2000s, Alesi eventually retired from the sport at the end of the 2001 season, but he has been a frequent visitor to the paddock ever since.

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Jean Alesi gets married ahead of Italian GP

Whether or not Alesi will be in the paddock in Monza this weekend remains to be seen, with the Frenchman potentially away on his honeymoon after tying the knot in Italy last week.

As per Italian media outlet Corriere Della Sera, Alesi and his now-wife, Ania, were married in what has been described as an ‘intimate’ ceremony in Marina del Cantone on the Sorrentine Peninsula.

Reports suggest that roughly 100 guests attended the ceremony, including another French F1 legend and Ferrari driver, Alain Prost.

The ceremony sounds absolutely stunning, with the sea having offered a picturesque backdrop before Alesi, his wife and guests headed for lunch at a historic restaurant.

Alesi shared a picture of himself and his bride on his Instagram page after the ceremony had taken place, captioning the image: “Love.”

Days later, the former Ferrari star shared another picture of himself and his wife, both all smiles as they posed on a vintage Rolls-Royce with a drink in hand.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Ferrari F1 team principal Fred Vasseur has confirmed that he held clear-the-air talks with drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after that controversial Dutch Grand Prix.

Both Hamilton and Leclerc were unimpressed by events in Zandvoort as the Scuderia’s race strategy came under fire yet again.

The end result was P4 for a deeply disappointed Hamilton – who felt Ferrari’s decisions had deprived him of a podium finish. The seven-time world champion was then openly critical during post-race media briefings.

Fast forward to the Monday evening after the race and Hamilton took to social media to say those briefings were not “the best version of me” while adding that he would be better in future.

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Vasseur had one-hour call with Ferrari drivers

Now we know what happened between Zandvoort and that Hamilton statement – a one-hour call between Vasseur and his drivers.

The 58-year-old Frenchman revealed the talks during an interview with respected Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand at Monza.

He said: “It’s always difficult to manage champions on the track, because they’re at the peak of their performance and always want to win.

“But it becomes really complex when you can’t have clear discussions with your drivers, and that’s not the case with us.

“Monday morning after the race, we had an hour-long call with Hamilton and Leclerc and provided a clear explanation of the strategy, why we made those decisions, and at the end we took stock of the situation while already focused on Monza.

“I prefer this kind of attitude to the risk of keeping everything to yourself, only to end up with a much worse result.”

While Zandvoort appeared to be a step backwards for Ferrari after a promising first half of 2026 in which Hamilton in particular has enjoyed a real renaissance, Vasseur clearly sees it as a mere blip.

He spoke about the way Hamilton has evolved from a difficult year at Maranello, explaining: “When he joined, he knew me and Loic Serra. He got to know the 1,500 people who work in the company, studied new software, new methods, and then began to have his say on what could be improved or changed.

“The process was long and at times even painful, but we always believed it was worth it, and today we see the results.”

Hamilton vs Leclerc, what happened at Zandvoort?

To understand what followed, it is important to replay the events of Sunday August 23 at Zandvoort. A complex storyline that deserves to be retold.

In short, Hamilton finished fourth at Zandvoort but was left fuming with Ferrari over what he thought was poor team strategy that cost him a podium.

While running behind Leclerc with fresher tyres, the seven-time world champion was held up by his team-mate.

This led to Hamilton shouting down his team radio that ‘we’re just losing time!’

Once Leclerc pitted two laps later, Hamilton’s fury saw him launch a sarcastic jab to his team, saying: “Great way of wasting time guys, good job.”

Hamilton did not pit after Leclerc and was instead left out for so long while leading the race that McLaren and Mercedes feared that Ferrari would be keeping the 41-year-old out of the pits for the rest of the race.

Whatever Ferrari were thinking, this tactic soon lost appeal when Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli, struggling for grip in his Mercedes, easily overtook the British star.

This led to an aghast Hamilton narrowly avoiding using severe language as he blasted his team for messing with his strategy, saying: “Are you using me as a guinea pig or what the f… what’s going on? How long will you have me stay out?”

Ultimately, Hamilton would take advantage of a virtual safety car to pit for new soft tyres, but despite closing in on George Russell‘s Mercedes, running much older tyres, he was unable to pass him in the final few laps while trying to hold off Leclerc for fourth.

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The FIA has designated four distinct zones at Monza where drivers can engage the new Straight Mode during this year’s Italian Grand Prix.

This innovation replaces last season’s DRS technology, marking a return to active aerodynamics as a core performance element.

Under the current regulations, the focus on straight sections has shifted to the implementation of Straight Mode, a configuration in which both the front and rear wings are adjusted to minimise aerodynamic drag.

Unlike the old DRS system, this mode is now an integrated aspect of the car’s performance. Every driver is allowed to activate it within the designated zones to extract maximum efficiency from their hybrid power units, regardless of the gap to the car ahead.

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Four strategic zones on the ‘Temple of Speed’

The official circuit map clearly indicates the spots where teams can flatten their wings.

The FIA has selected four areas for this purpose: the main straight running from the start-finish line, the segment from the exit of Curva Grande to the entry of Variante della Roggia, the stretch after the second Lesmo curve up to Variante Ascari, and the stretch from Ascari’s exit to the entry of the Parabolica.

In addition, a separate system known as Overtake Mode has been introduced to facilitate on-track battles.

When a driver vehicles within one second of the competitor ahead, they receive an extra 0.5 MJ of electric energy.

The activation point for this boost is located just before the Parabolica, allowing the system to kick in immediately after the curve. While the leading car’s output is trimmed, limiting its speed to 290 km/h, the chasing car can unleash a full 350 kW boost, reaching up to 337 km/h.

Ferrari is reportedly bringing a special engine upgrade, dubbed the ADUO-2, to their home circuit this weekend. The upgrade is designed to help the team maximize the benefits of these new energy modes on track.

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