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Ferrari has revealed the special race suits Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will wear at the Italian Grand Prix, honouring the legacy of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.
The Maranello team is preparing for its home race at Monza from 4-6 September and will dedicate the weekend to Schumacher’s impact on Ferrari. The one-off design preserves the team’s unmistakable red base but introduces a series of carefully chosen references to the German driver’s career.
The tribute forms part of Ferrari’s wider Schumacher tribute plans for Monza, placing the team’s home event firmly around the seven-time champion’s legacy.
White stripes run down the front and arms of the suits and continue across the shoulders, creating a sharper contrast against the traditional Ferrari red. Seven stars have been added to the upper back, representing Schumacher’s seven championship titles.
Their design mirrors the style of the stars Schumacher used on his helmet, giving the tribute a direct visual connection to the driver himself. His logo also appears on the hip of each suit.
The details are deliberately restrained rather than transformative. Ferrari has kept the central identity of its racewear intact while using the white detailing, stars and logo to make the historical reference clear on track.
The tribute comes after a difficult Dutch Grand Prix for Ferrari. Hamilton and Leclerc finished fourth and fifth at Zandvoort, with frustrated radio messages between Hamilton and the team adding to the weekend’s tension.
Ferrari remains second in the constructors’ championship with 338 points, 87 behind leaders Mercedes. The points deficit leaves the team needing a stronger second half of the season, even as Monza presents a uniquely significant occasion.
Leclerc acknowledged that the circuit may not appear to suit Ferrari on paper, but stressed the importance of the event. “I’m excited for Monza, even though on paper it doesn’t look like the best track for us. But for sure, for how special Monza is for us, I’m looking forward to it,” he said.
Hamilton also struck a measured but urgent tone, pointing to Ferrari’s position in the championship while demanding a sharper response in the races ahead. “We’re still second in the constructors’ championship. We’ve got a lot of positives to take from this first half. The next ones, we really need to turn up the heat if we’re going to have any chance of beating these guys.”
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