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Hamilton arrives at Monza in style, piloting childhood dream Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton made a memorable entrance to the Italian Grand Prix weekend, driving a Ferrari F40 to the circuit in Monza. The seven-time world champion fulfilled a lifelong ambition by taking the wheel of the legendary supercar.
LSN Singapore ·
MONZA, Italy — Lewis Hamilton announced his presence at the Italian Grand Prix in unmistakable fashion on Friday, arriving at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza behind the wheel of a Ferrari F40, marking a symbolic moment in his relationship with the Scuderia.
The move represented more than mere showmanship. For Hamilton, piloting the iconic 1980s supercar—a vehicle he had idolized since childhood—underscored the significance of his debut season with Ferrari after spending over a decade with Mercedes.
The F40, which debuted in 1987 and remains one of Ferrari's most celebrated models, carried particular resonance as Hamilton prepares to contest his first Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver. The choice of vehicle served as a statement of intent heading into one of motorsport's most prestigious venues.
Hamilton's arrival capped months of anticipation surrounding his mid-season transfer to the Scuderia, a move that ranks among Formula One's most significant driver transfers in recent years. His presence at Monza, one of Ferrari's spiritual homes, marked a tangible beginning to what many expect will be a transformative chapter in his racing career.