Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Hamilton's Ferrari F40 Appearance Coincides With Monza Engine Upgrade
Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Italian Grand Prix in a special Ferrari F40 sports car.
He had wanted an F40 for a long time.
The car had barely been driven after leaving the Ferrari factory.
When mechanics checked its engine, they found the number 44 stamped on it.
That is the same number Hamilton uses in Formula One.
Ferrari is also bringing a new engine upgrade to its home race at Monza.
Hamilton hopes the upgrade will help Ferrari become faster.
His championship rival Kimi Antonelli must start at the back because of engine penalties.
Hamilton said Ferrari now knows more clearly how to improve and can still win.
Lewis Hamilton arrived at Monza driving his personal Ferrari F40.
The car’s engine carries the number 44, matching Hamilton’s racing number.
Hamilton said the rare F40 had low mileage and an unusual history.
Ferrari introduced an engine upgrade for its Italian Grand Prix home race.
Kimi Antonelli will start from the back because of engine penalties, potentially helping Hamilton.
- Who
- Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and championship leader Kimi Antonelli are central to the story.
- What
- Hamilton arrived in a Ferrari F40 whose engine bears number 44, while Ferrari introduced an engine upgrade for Monza.
- When
- The events took place ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend, with Hamilton arriving on Thursday.
- Where
- Monza, Italy, at the Italian Grand Prix.
- Why
- Hamilton wanted to highlight Ferrari’s history at its home race, while Ferrari aims to improve performance with the engine upgrade.
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Car
- Personal Ferrari F40
- Engine marking
- Number 44, matching Hamilton’s racing number
- Race
- Italian Grand Prix at Monza
- Ferrari upgrade
- A new engine upgrade introduced for the home race
- Antonelli penalty
- Kimi Antonelli will start at the back of the grid because of engine penalties
- Championship gap
- Hamilton is 59 points behind Antonelli, according to the article