Lewis Hamilton is preparing for a landmark moment this weekend as he heads to Ferrari’s home race at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
The Italian Grand Prix is the next stop on the Formula 1 calendar following the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
The seven-time world champion will be experiencing the famous Italian event for the first time as a Ferrari driver, a prospect that has him eager to embrace the atmosphere created by the Tifosi, the passionate supporters who turn Monza into a sea of red every September.
Adding to the occasion, Ferrari confirmed they will run a special livery, giving the team’s home race an even more celebratory feel. The unique design will celebrate the Scuderia’s 1975 World Championship won by Niki Lauda.
“I don’t really know what to expect. Obviously, I experienced what I saw in Imola, which was incredible,” the Briton told the media.
“I’ve been to Monza and seen how Ferrari has been perceived there. I’m always excited to see the Tifosi.”
“The support this team has around the world from the Tifosi is unmatched. I’m sure it will be a unique experience
Monza carries special recent memories for Ferrari. Last year, Charles Leclerc stunned rivals with a clever alternative strategy that allowed him to beat the McLarens. That victory, his second career win, came in front of the Tifosi and marked one of the most emotional moments of the 2024 season.
