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Last week’s Italian GP saw Lewis Hamilton’s first as a Ferrari driver, and a keen F1 fan sent Motorsport Week his account of the weekend as a fan at Monza.
Last week, Lewis Hamilton celebrated his first Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver at Monza, as recounted by Andy to Motorsport Week. With Monza facing pressure to enhance fan experience and secure its spot on the F1 calendar, the ups and downs of the weekend were explored.
Attending races as Racemakers at Silverstone and witnessing the inaugural Grand Prix in Vegas in 2023 were special experiences, but being in Monza for Hamilton’s debut with Ferrari at the Temple of Speed was on another level. The roar of the Ferraris side by side, acknowledging fans at the iconic Parabolica during the cool-down lap, felt straight out of ‘F1: The Movie’.
Choosing to stay in Milan ensured easy access to both the Grand Prix and city life, with a smooth transport from Turro suburb to Monza utilizing a well-organized bus service. Despite the crowded buses and traffic, the excitement of the race weekend was palpable.
Opting to ‘Uber’ in for the weekend from Milan at a slightly higher cost than the train proved worthwhile for the convenience and saved time, allowing for a relaxing walk back to Monza town post-races. The Monza experience, from the passionate tifosi to the grassy GA viewing areas, provided a unique and memorable perspective for all attendees.
