Ferrari unveils special Michael Schumacher tribute livery for Italian Grand Prix

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Ferrari unveils special Michael Schumacher tribute livery for Italian Grand Prix
Summary

Scuderia Ferrari will compete in the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza with a special car livery honoring Michael Schumacher. The design features seven stars on the nose to commemorate the driver’s seven Formula 1 world championships. Ferrari historically adopted red as its signature color due to early international racing regulations that assigned red to Italian manufacturers. While the team is synonymous with the Rosso Corsa shade, it has occasionally experimented with other colors, including a notable departure to blue and white during the final two races of the 1964 season. The team currently uses a lighter shade known as Rosso Scuderia, which is designed to appear more vibrant on television broadcasts. This weekend's commemorative appearance precedes the race at the Temple of Speed.

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  • Ferrari is running a special livery at Monza to honor Michael Schumacher.
  • The car design features seven stars to represent Schumacher's world titles.
  • Ferrari traditionally used red because it was the assigned national color for Italy.
  • The team last ran a fully non-red car in 1964.
  • Modern Ferraris typically use a lighter shade called Rosso Scuderia for television visibility.
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