Lewis Hamilton honors Michael Schumacher with Ferrari tribute at Italian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Lewis Hamilton will pay tribute to Michael Schumacher during the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which runs from September 4–6. Ferrari designed a special livery and driver suit package for Hamilton and Charles Leclerc based on the F310 car Schumacher drove during his 1996 debut season with the team. Hamilton, who grew up watching Schumacher race in red, expressed that his current role at Ferrari fulfills a childhood ambition inspired by the seven-time world champion. The tribute also incorporates Schumacher's personal logo and a seven-star emblem to recognize his record-tying career achievements. Hamilton currently aims for his sixth victory at the Monza circuit, which would surpass the five wins Schumacher earned at the venue during his tenure with the Italian team.
- •Ferrari will feature a Schumacher-inspired livery and suits at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.
- •The design draws influence from the F310 car used by Schumacher in 1996.
- •Hamilton looks to secure his sixth career win at the Monza circuit.
- •The tribute includes Schumacher's personal logo and seven-star emblem.
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"Lewis Hamilton is now driving for Ferrari, but the idea began long before he signed with the Scuderia. As a child, Hamilton watched Michael Schumacher dominate Formula 1 in red, chose Schumacher in racing games, and wondered what it would…
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