Hamilton receives Ferrari boost ahead of iconic grand prix

Lewis Hamilton has received a much-needed boost ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated races on the F1 calendar.

The seven-time world champion is in desperate need of a pick-me-up having endured a miserable first season with Ferrari following his blockbuster move from Mercedes.

He is currently midway through his summer break, giving him the chance to reflect and regroup before entering the final 10 races of the campaign.

Next up is a trip to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, before he heads to Monza for Ferrari's home race.

And despite his ongoing struggles at the Scuderia, he can at least look forward to getting a special welcome from the Tifosi who will turn up in their thousands once again to offer their support to the Brit from the stands.

And as reported in La Gazzetta dello Sport, race organisers have confirmed that Sunday's grand prix on September 7 has already sold out one month in advance.

Ferrari hope for 2024 repeat at Monza

The team return to the iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza still chasing a first F1 victory of the season.

Hamilton would likely settle for a spot on the podium having yet to achieve that feat in red in a grand prix event, while Leclerc aims to follow-up his stunning 2024 triumph in front of the Ferrari faithful.

Leclerc and Hamilton occupy fifth and sixth spot in the drivers' standings, with their championship dreams over for another year.

Hamilton has previously stated that he his focus has already shifted towards next season, when new engine regulations are set to shake up the sport.

But there remain serious doubts over whether he will still be in a job given his failure to meet expectations this season.

F1 HEADLINES: Christian Horner 'set' for Sergio Perez reunion as shock team told to sign axed star

READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton facing impossible Mercedes-Ferrari decision

READ MORE: F1 2025 driver lineup: Big names on the move as full grid complete

READ MORE: F1 driver salaries: What stars including Hamilton and Verstappen earn

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

Ferrari F1 suspect Mercedes skullduggery with new engine trick

• Yesterday 09:51

Lewis Hamilton's F1 boss confident of FIA Ferrari decision: 'A new championship will begin'

• Yesterday 09:12

Lewis Hamilton wary of Ferrari decline: 'We're going to fall behind'

• March 29, 2026 20:51

Lewis Hamilton reacts to Ferrari's 'terrible' Japanese Grand Prix: "I couldn't keep up"

• March 29, 2026 13:45

Lewis Hamilton arrives at Japanese Grand Prix side by side with A-list celebrity

• March 29, 2026 07:07

What is ADUO? The FIA lifeline that could save F1 teams

• March 28, 2026 16:01