Overview

• Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton drew a packed crowd at the Drive to Monza event in central Milan ahead of Sunday’s race.
• Leclerc invoked “non c’è due senza tre” as he set his sights on a third Monza victory after wins in 2019 and 2024.
• Hamilton said his first Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver will feel special and described Monza as “like a dance,” while carrying a five-place grid penalty.
• Ferrari’s tribute includes a 312 T‑inspired red with white stripes, cursive driver names, coordinated number panels, and period-style blue suits, boots, and helmets for the drivers.
• Organizers report the Monza weekend is effectively sold out with about 350,000 tickets, with lights out scheduled for Sunday, 7 September.