Lewis Hamilton arrives at Monza in restored Ferrari F40 for media day
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:54 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Monza paddock on Thursday for media day ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion drove a recently restored Ferrari F40, drawing a significant crowd of photographers and staff. Hamilton had the vehicle transported to Ferrari’s master mechanics in Maranello for a complete engine-out restoration after acquiring the rare chassis, which had remained dormant in a garage for over three decades. The driver sported a formal black suit, overcoat, and vintage accessories for the appearance. This vehicle represents a notable exception to Hamilton's recent trend of divesting from his private car collection. The arrival served as an unofficial prelude to the upcoming race weekend in Italy.
- •Lewis Hamilton drove a restored Ferrari F40 into the Monza paddock on Thursday.
- •The vehicle underwent an extensive restoration process at the Ferrari facility in Maranello.
- •Hamilton acquired the car after it had been stored in a garage for 30 years.
- •The F40 features a custom license plate displaying the number 44.
- 9:54 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton turns heads with Monza arrival in "dream" Ferrari F40 ahead of Italian GP
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Brings Italian GP to a Standstill With Ferrari F40 Arrival
"Lewis Hamilton made a striking entrance at the Monza circuit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, arriving for media day behind the wheel of his newly restored Ferrari F40. Dressed in an all-black suit layered with a tan coat and flat cap-style hat, the seven-time champion turned heads in the Formula 1 paddock by driving his custom-plated #44 supercar, which he had unveiled on social media earlier ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton just brought the Monza paddock to an absolute standstill by arriving for Thursday’s media day behind the wheel of his freshly restored Ferrari F40. Ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion proved exactly why…
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 3, 2026, 9:54 AMLewis Hamilton turns heads with Monza arrival in "dream" Ferrari F40 ahead of Italian GP
Lewis Hamilton made a striking entrance at the Monza circuit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, arriving for media day behind the wheel of his newly restored Ferrari F40. Dressed in an all-black suit layered with a tan coat and flat cap-style hat, the seven-time champion turned heads in the Formula 1 paddock by driving his custom-plated #44 supercar, which he had unveiled on social media earlier ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:33 AMLewis Hamilton Brings Italian GP to a Standstill With Ferrari F40 Arrival
Lewis Hamilton just brought the Monza paddock to an absolute standstill by arriving for Thursday’s media day behind the wheel of his freshly restored Ferrari F40. Ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion proved exactly why…
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