Key takeaways
- Seven stars honor: Ferrari unveiled a custom race suit featuring seven stars on the back, marking Michael Schumacher’s seven World Championships.
- 30-year anniversary tribute: The special suits celebrate 30 years since Schumacher’s 1996 debut with Scuderia Ferrari, alongside his personal logo on the waistband.
- Special livery next week: Ferrari confirmed a unique SF-26 tribute livery for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which will be revealed next week.
Scuderia Ferrari revealed special edition race suits for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza, honoring team legend and seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher.
The custom suits celebrate 30 years since Schumacher first joined the Maranello squad in 1996. The design incorporates seven stars across the back, representing his record seven drivers’ titles, as well as Schumacher’s personal logo embroidered along the waistband. Ferrari also confirmed that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will run a special Schumacher tribute livery on the SF-26, set to be officially presented in the build-up to the race week.
Schumacher remains the most successful driver in Ferrari’s Formula 1 history. During his 11-season tenure with the Italian constructor, he secured 5 consecutive Drivers’ Championships between 2000 and 2004, tallying 72 victories, 58 pole positions, and 116 podiums in red.
The tribute comes as Ferrari aims to build momentum at its home venue. The team currently holds 2nd place in the Constructors’ Championship with 338 points, having claimed victories at the Spanish GP with Hamilton and the British GP with Leclerc. In the Drivers’ standings, Hamilton sits 3rd with 183 points, while Leclerc occupies 5th position with 155 points.
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The suit launch follows key updates across Maranello, including Ferrari greenlighting engine and chassis upgrades for Monza, Ferrari detailing its support for Rafael Câmara’s 2027 Haas seat bid, and Pirelli confirming mid-range compound selections for Sepang.
Formula 1 resumes track action from September 4–6 at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, the 13th round of the 2026 World Championship. GRANDE PRÊMIO provides complete live coverage of every session across all categories. Follow all updates on our news page.
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World Championship Standings (Top 5 after Dutch GP) Grande Premio
| Pos | Driver | Team | Engine | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | Mercedes | 242 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | Mercedes | 183 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | Ferrari | 183 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | Mercedes | 159 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Ferrari | 155 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Grande Prêmio
1. Why is Ferrari honoring Michael Schumacher at the 2026 Italian GP?
The special suits and tribute livery celebrate 30 years since Michael Schumacher joined Scuderia Ferrari in 1996.
2. What design elements are included on the tribute race suits?
The race suits feature seven stars across the back (marking his seven titles) and Michael Schumacher’s personal logo on the waistband.
3. When is the next race on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar?
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Formula 1 returns to action from September 4–6, 2026, for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
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