Lewis Hamilton drew attention as soon as he arrived in Monza for the Formula 1 Italian GP. The Briton arrived at the circuit behind the wheel of his own Ferrari F40, fulfilling an old personal dream.
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This stage marks Hamilton’s 20th visit to Monza, but only the second wearing Ferrari colors. The British driver, who won titles with Mercedes and McLaren before switching teams, took the opportunity to combine his arrival at the circuit with one of the most desired cars in his collection.
The F40 has a special meaning for Hamilton. The seven-time champion stated that he bought the model shortly before the event in Monza, after the car underwent a restoration process, having been stored in a garage for more than thirty years.
Hamilton also repeated visual elements from his first official arrival at Ferrari. On that occasion, in January 2025, he appeared in Fiorano wearing a vintage suit and tie, Ferragamo coat, Ferrari shirt, and Louboutin boots. This time, he chose a brown coat and a Kangol hat, in addition to arriving driving his own F40, which features a personalized plate with the number 44.
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On social media, Hamilton commented on the importance of the car for his journey: “My own F40. This is the car of my dreams and has been since I can remember,” he added.
The Briton also said he dreamed of the model since childhood and highlighted the work done to restore the vehicle: “When I found this car, covered in dust after being in a garage for more than thirty years, I knew I had to bring it home,” he concluded.
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