Scuderia Ferrari has confirmed a particular tribute livery for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, devoted to Michael Schumacher’s extraordinary decade with the crew.
The Maranello outfit has revealed a Schumacher-inspired design for its SF-26, alongside bespoke race fits for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton that underline the theme, which have been launched final week.
The overalls characteristic white striping down the entrance and throughout the shoulders, Schumacher’s private brand, and 7 white stars on the again representing his seven world titles.
The tribute is timed to mark 30 years since Schumacher’s first Ferrari victory in 1996 and 20 years since his closing season with the crew in 2006.
Throughout that exceptional spell, the German received 72 grands prix and 5 consecutive drivers’ championships from 2000 to 2004, reworking Ferrari into probably the most dominant pressure the game had ever seen.
The SF-26 livery encompasses a fully purple design, eliminating the white engine cowl that has been used because the begin of the 12 months.
The font of the numbers can be a throwback to Ferrari throughout Schumacher’s period, with the seven-time champion’s signature additionally integrated into the design.
See the livery design under!