Hamilton Hoping Statement Arrival at Monza Will Lead to 'Phenomenal' Win for Ferrari
Hamilton said Ferrari’s improved reliability and a new engine upgrade could help him close a 59-point gap in the championship.
- On Thursday, Lewis Hamilton arrived in his Ferrari F40 for the Italian Grand Prix, targeting a record-breaking sixth victory at Monza that would move him past Michael Schumacher for the most Italian Grand Prix wins.
- Following his maiden win for Ferrari in Barcelona last June, Hamilton currently sits second in the standings, trailing Kimi Antonelli by 59 points after a season of improved team reliability.
- Ferrari is introducing an engine upgrade this weekend to boost performance. "Every little helps," Hamilton said, noting the team faced a "huge deficit" of four tenths per lap in the previous race.
- Starting at the back of the grid on Sunday after an engine penalty, Kimi Antonelli faces a difficult race; however, Hamilton expects his rival to recover quickly, noting, "With the power that he has, he should slide through that pack."
- Hamilton noted a shift in team focus this year, stating they now have a "North Star" to guide development. On the passionate Tifosi fans, he expects their loyalty remains with Ferrari, joking, "It's the Pope and Ferrari.
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