Ferrari is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Niki Lauda's first Formula 1 World Championship at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix in Monza with a special retro livery. The design pays tribute to Lauda's title-winning 1975 season with the Scuderia, a year that also saw Ferrari clinch the Constructors' Championship. The special livery will be featured on the SF-25 cars of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
The retro livery is inspired by the iconic Ferrari 312 T, the car Lauda drove to victory in 1975. The design incorporates a deeper shade of red reminiscent of the era, along with white engine covers and classic white longitudinal stripes. The drivers' names will appear in cursive script, and the race numbers will be displayed in black on a white rectangle, mirroring the 1975 look. The rear wing will be metallic silver, evoking the aluminum used before carbon fiber became the standard in F1. Period-style wheel designs further enhance the vintage aesthetic.
Beyond the livery, the tribute extends to the drivers' and team's attire. Hamilton and Leclerc will wear retro-inspired race suits and helmets, while the team will swap its regular kit for designs developed with Puma that echo the 1970s. Charles Leclerc has also revealed a special helmet design inspired by Lauda's helmet from his 1975 championship-winning race.
Ferrari has also organized several events to celebrate the anniversary. Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi will drive a 1995 Ferrari 412 T2, powered by a V12 engine, in a demonstration run. A pop-up store in Milan will showcase commemorative products, and an event at Palazzo Reale, called “Drive to Monza by Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%,” will further engage fans. At the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, visitors can view Lauda's original 312 T alongside a car featuring the special livery. The museum will also broadcast live coverage of the qualifying session and the race.
The 1975 Italian Grand Prix was a momentous occasion for Ferrari. Lauda finished third, securing his first World Championship, while his teammate Clay Regazzoni won the race. This victory ended Ferrari's 11-year wait for a title and marked the beginning of a successful period for the team throughout the 1970s.
This year's Italian Grand Prix also marks Lewis Hamilton's first race at Monza as a Ferrari driver. Ferrari heads into its home race aiming to bounce back after a double retirement at the Dutch Grand Prix and secure its first win of the 2025 season. The team hopes that the support of the Tifosi and the inspiration from their history will propel them to a successful weekend. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged the disappointing results at Zandvoort but expressed optimism about the team's pace and the motivation derived from the passionate fans at Monza.
