Charles Leclerc honors Michael Schumacher ahead of the 2026 Monza Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc attended a Scuderia Ferrari promotional event in Milan to unveil a limited-edition collection honoring the legacy of Michael Schumacher. The launch occurs days before the 2026 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia at Monza, where Ferrari plans to display a special one-off livery. Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton will wear custom race suits during the home event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Schumacher’s arrival at the team. Leclerc, currently fifth in the World Drivers’ Championship, stated that he considers the seven-time world champion an inspiration and aspires to replicate the team's historic era of dominance. The driver, a two-time winner at Monza, expressed a strong personal connection to the circuit and the Italian fans. The team is focusing its efforts on returning to a championship-winning standard.
- •Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will debut custom race suits at the 2026 Monza Grand Prix.
- •Scuderia Ferrari unveiled a one-off livery to honor Michael Schumacher’s tenure with the team.
- •The Puma for Scuderia Ferrari HP Monza collection marks the 30th anniversary of Schumacher’s 1996 arrival.
- •Leclerc currently ranks fifth in the 2026 World Drivers’ Championship standings.
- •The Monza race is scheduled to take place this coming Friday through Sunday.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc Reflects on Michael Schumacher’s Defining Era at Ferrari Ahead of 2026 Monza Grand Prix
"The F1 driver was in Milan to celebrate the launch of the Puma for Scuderia Ferrari HP Monza limited-edition collection at concept store End.
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