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Ferrari tease special ‘Niki Lauda’ livery ahead of landmark Italian GP
This weekend at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Ferrari has hinted at a special Niki Lauda-inspired livery for their cars. The race celebrates 50 years since Lauda’s first world championship win with Ferrari’s 312T car, clinching the title in front of the passionate Tifosi. Ferrari disclosed through a social media post that drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will be dressed in blue team gear, reminiscent of Lauda’s era. Niki Lauda’s victory in 1975 was Ferrari’s first title after John Surtees in 1964, and he later won another championship in 1977 before moving to Alfa Romeo. Hamilton shared a strong bond with Lauda, who passed away in 2019, having been convinced to switch to Mercedes from McLaren by the legendary racer before the 2013 season.
