Lewis Hamilton had the more than special company of his mother Carmen Larbalestier before the start of the Formula 1 Italian GP weekend.
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The seven-time world champion took his mother to a Ferrari fan event in front of the iconic Milan Cathedral, before the start of activities in Monza. During the presence, he made a point of calling her to the balcony where he was also with Charles Leclerc to be cheered by everyone present.

“Lewis is really making me feel like a bad son. My mother deserves this too,” commented a fan on Reddit. Another added: “No one will ever make me hate Lewis. He seems to be a genuinely good person.”
“What a lovely moment for them,” posted another person, while another comment says “very moving and comforting.”
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“His lucky charm,” wrote another fan. When Carmen was present at F1 stages, Hamilton was able to enjoy good results – it started in China, where he achieved his first podium with Ferrari by finishing third.

Other reactions included “I’m loving this version of Lewis, so captivating,” “yeah, that’s why being a Ferrari driver will always be something special.”
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Carmen Larbalestier, Lewis Hamilton’s mother, attended the Ferrari event. 🥹
Lewis: “Hi, everyone, my mother is here.” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Em706l0yPl
— Lewis Hamilton Brasil 🇧🇷 (@LH44NEWS) September 2, 2026