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 JUST IN: Lewis Hamilton Makes One of F1’s Coolest Entrances Ever at Italian GP — Ferrari F40 Steals the Show

Lewis Hamilton has once again found a way to turn an ordinary Formula 1 arrival into a major talking point.

The seven-time world champion arrived at Monza ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix behind the wheel of a restored Ferrari F40, immediately attracting attention before a single lap had been completed. �

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The choice of car was particularly significant. Hamilton’s F40 arrival echoed the iconic Ferrari image that helped introduce him to the world as a Ferrari driver in January 2025. That original photograph became one of the most popular F1-related Instagram posts ever, and Hamilton has now recreated the moment in his own way at Monza. �

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For Ferrari supporters, the symbolism could hardly be stronger.

Monza is Ferrari’s home circuit, and the Italian Grand Prix carries enormous emotional weight for the Tifosi. Hamilton is entering his second Italian GP weekend as a Ferrari driver, but this time the atmosphere comes with additional pressure: Ferrari is chasing a home victory while Hamilton remains one of the major names in the championship fight. Reuters reports that Hamilton is currently behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari also seeking to close the gap to Mercedes. �

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And Hamilton’s arrival has provided the perfect opening to what could become a huge weekend.

The 2026 Italian Grand Prix runs from September 4–6, with practice beginning Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday. �

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But before the engines even fired up, Hamilton had already delivered one of the weekend’s biggest off-track moments.

Driving a Ferrari F40 into Monza is more than just a stylish entrance. It connects Hamilton’s modern Ferrari chapter with the marque’s legendary road-car history — while reminding the Tifosi why his move to Ferrari created such enormous excitement in the first place.

Now, however, the real question is whether Hamilton can turn that spectacular entrance into an equally spectacular Italian Grand Prix performance.

With Ferrari racing on home soil and Monza’s high-speed layout putting a premium on straight-line performance, Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will have a major opportunity to give the Tifosi something to celebrate.

The entrance was already a statement. The race will decide whether Hamilton can make it a weekend to remember. �

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