# Lewis Hamilton Ferrari F40 appearance at Monza > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-f40-appearance-at-monza > Updated: 2026-09-03T03:47:29.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 2. Lewis Hamilton made a high-profile appearance at the Monza paddock ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, driving a restored 1991 Ferrari F40. Hamilton described the vehicle as a ‘childhood dream’ that had been discovered after sitting unused in a garage for over 30 years. It was noted that the car had been driven only 69 kilometers by its previous owner before its purchase. Following its discovery, Ferrari specialist engineers in Maranello conducted a multi-week restoration to return the iconic supercar to its original condition. During this process, Hamilton noted a symbolic coincidence when he discovered that his signature racing number, ‘44’, was stamped on the engine block, an occurrence he described as feeling like “fate.” Beyond the vehicle's arrival, Hamilton is targeting a historic milestone at Monza, aiming to become the first Black driver to win for Ferrari at the team’s home circuit. While he has secured five previous victories at Monza, he has yet to win while driving for Ferrari. To support the team's performance, Ferrari has introduced engine upgrades for the Monza weekend to address previous top-speed deficits. Driver Kimi Antonelli noted that these technical improvements have resulted in Ferrari’s straight-line speed now matching Mercedes. Charles Leclerc previously expressed confidence in the team’s ability to compete strongly, focusing on race-by-race execution and championship prospects. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Lewis Hamilton arrives at Monza in restored Ferrari F40 Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Italian Grand Prix in a restored Ferrari F40, featuring a coincidental '44' stamp on its engine, as he seeks a historic first win for Ferrari at Monza. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lewis-hamilton-debuts-classic-ferrari-f40-in-monza ### 2026-08-31: Lewis Hamilton arrives at Monza in restored Ferrari F40 Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Monza Grand Prix driving a restored 1991 Ferrari F40, a childhood dream car found after 30 years in a garage and refurbished by Ferrari engineers. 57 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lewis-hamilton-acquires-and-restores-classic-ferrari-f40 --- Cite as: Lewis Hamilton Ferrari F40 appearance at Monza. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-f40-appearance-at-monza