Why is Lewis Hamilton turning heads in blue at Monza? This weekend, it’s not just Lewis making a splash at the Italian Grand Prix! Ferrari is breaking tradition by swapping their famous red for a striking blue and white getup. Why the switch? It marks 50 years since the legendary Niki Lauda won his first F1 championship. Lauda famously wore a blue suit when he clinched the title back in 1975, finishing third at Monza – yet securing the crown before a sea of thrilled home fans! Hamilton and his partner in racing, Charles Leclerc, had their own shakeup lately with both crashing out at the Dutch GP. They’re trailing behind in the drivers’ rankings, and with Ferrari not lifting a championship trophy for 18 years, hopes are pinned on a strong home run. Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur is pumped for the home fans’ energy at Monza, but he knows they need focus more than ever. “We need to hit the track with passion but keep our heads cool to nail every race moment right,” says Vasseur. Hamilton also pays a special homage to Lauda with a yellow and white helmet sporting the Austrian hero’s name. This tribute is personal – the late Lauda played a major role in moving Hamilton from McLaren to Mercedes, making waves at the Silver Arrows together. Though things haven’t been a sunny sweep for Hamilton with Ferrari this season, he’s bringing memories of his longtime friend and mentor to life on the track. Expect all eyes on the track and that surprising pop of blue when Ferrari races through their home turf, fuelled by the applause of their devoted tifosi!
