{"id":73172,"date":"2025-08-16T17:24:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T17:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/73172\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T17:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T17:24:08","slug":"f1-star-lewis-hamilton-receives-ferrari-boost-ahead-of-iconic-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/73172\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 star Lewis Hamilton receives Ferrari boost ahead of iconic grand prix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/lewis-hamilton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lewis Hamilton<\/a> has received a much-needed boost ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated races on the F1 calendar.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe seven-time world champion is in desperate need of a pick-me-up having endured a <a title=\"miserable first season with Ferrari\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1058603\/why-lewis-hamilton-ferrari-f1-failure-might-be-a-good-thing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">miserable first season with Ferrari<\/a> following his blockbuster move from Mercedes.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nHe is currently midway through his <a title=\"summer break\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1057960\/why-does-f1-have-a-summer-break-how-long-is-it\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">summer break<\/a>, giving him the chance to reflect and regroup before entering the final 10 races of the campaign.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nNext up is a trip to Zandvoort for the <a title=\"Dutch Grand Prix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1058503\/when-is-the-next-f1-race-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-dutch-grand-prix\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dutch Grand Prix<\/a>, before he heads to Monza for Ferrari&#8217;s home race.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nAnd 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nAnd as reported in <a title=\"La Gazzetta dello Sport\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it\/motori\/ferrari\/12-08-2025\/monza-tutti-pazzi-per-la-ferrari-tutto-esaurito-per-il-gp-d-italia.shtml?refresh_ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">La Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>, race organisers have confirmed that Sunday&#8217;s grand prix on September 7 has already sold out one month in advance.&#13;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2f6c1bfa1361483ab449858788cc326432aeb4c7.jpg\"\/>The Tifosi are set to take over at the Italian GP in Monza next month<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-teams\/ferrari\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ferrari<\/a> hope for 2024 repeat at Monza<\/p>\n<p>\nThe team return to the iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza still chasing a first F1 victory of the season.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nHamilton 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 <a title=\"stunning 2024 triumph\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1029192\/f1-2024-italian-grand-prix-results-final-classification\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stunning 2024 triumph<\/a> in front of the Ferrari faithful.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nLeclerc and Hamilton occupy fifth and sixth spot in the <a title=\"drivers&#039; standings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1057924\/f1-2025-standings-lewis-hamilton-disaster-ferrari-danger\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">drivers&#8217; standings<\/a>, with their championship dreams over for another year.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nHamilton has previously stated that he his focus has already <a title=\"shifted towards next season\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1054829\/f1-legend-lewis-hamilton-new-ferrari-role-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shifted towards next season<\/a>, when new engine regulations are set to shake up the sport.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nBut there remain <a title=\"serious doubts over whether he will still be in a job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1058547\/lewis-hamilton-under-microscope-at-ferrari-after-useless-drives-prompt-retirement-calls\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">serious doubts over whether he will still be in a job<\/a> given his failure to meet expectations this season.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nF1 HEADLINES: <a title=\"Christian Horner &#039;set&#039; for Sergio Perez reunion as shock team told to sign axed star\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1059017\/f1-news-today-christian-horner-set-for-sergio-perez-reunion-as-shock-team-told-to-sign-axed-star\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Horner &#8216;set&#8217; for Sergio Perez reunion as shock team told to sign axed star<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nREAD MORE: <a title=\"Lewis Hamilton facing impossible Mercedes-Ferrari decision\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1058635\/lewis-hamilton-facing-impossible-mercedes-ferrari-decision\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lewis Hamilton facing impossible Mercedes-Ferrari decision<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nREAD MORE: <a title=\"F1 2025 driver lineup: Big names on the move as full grid complete\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1012336\/f1-2025-driver-lineup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">F1 2025 driver lineup: Big names on the move as full grid complete<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nREAD MORE: <a title=\"F1 driver salaries: What stars including Hamilton and Verstappen earn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/88574\/f1-driver-salaries\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">F1 driver salaries: What stars including Hamilton and Verstappen earn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRelated<br 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Schumacher tribute at upcoming race<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 20, 2025 13:57 &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1036055\/ferrari-and-hamilton-boost-as-legendary-contract-extended\/\" class=\"latestNews-box\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy-image js-lazy-image--handled fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4308bbbd4a0ea05351245262200d9dfd0851d8a0.jpg\" alt=\"Ferrari and Hamilton boost as LEGENDARY contract extended\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Latest F1 News<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFerrari and Hamilton boost as LEGENDARY contract extended<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 27, 2024 22:29 &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lewis Hamilton has received a much-needed boost ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated races on 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