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Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri Called to FIA Summons Ahead of Italian Grand Prix
The build-up to the 2025 Italian Grand Prix at Monza has already stirred headlines, with Formula 1 stars Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri among those summoned by the FIA before the action gets underway. The governing body confirmed that Hamilton’s Ferrari, Piastri’s McLaren, and Isack Hadjar’s Racing Bulls car were selected for a special pre-race display procedure.
For Hamilton, this weekend holds significant weight. The seven-time world champion is set to race in Monza for the first time as a Ferrari driver, in front of the legendary tifosi. The Italian circuit is renowned for its electric atmosphere, and Ferrari fans are eager to see their new star bring success at the team’s home event. However, Hamilton faces an uphill task. After retiring from the Dutch Grand Prix the previous weekend, the 40-year-old was penalized for failing to slow under double-waved yellow flags earlier in the race. The FIA imposed a five-place grid penalty, which means Hamilton will start further down the order on Sunday, adding extra difficulty to his quest for a podium finish.
Oscar Piastri, meanwhile, has quietly established himself as a consistent contender for McLaren this season. His summons, however, is unrelated to on-track incidents. Instead, along with Hamilton and Hadjar, his car has been chosen to feature in the FIA’s official car display. The procedure requires each selected car to be positioned in its team’s designated pit stop location for an hour on Friday, offering the media and the public a rare close-up look. Additionally, the teams must make their second car available in the garage for viewing.
The summons is part of an initiative by Formula 1 and the FIA to enhance fan engagement and media access, particularly at historic venues like Monza. The event provides spectators and journalists an opportunity to study the intricate design and engineering of modern F1 machines, highlighting the sport’s constant technological evolution.
While the display itself does not affect competitive matters, it adds another layer of responsibility for the drivers and teams ahead of a busy weekend. For Hamilton, the attention will be immense. Monza has often been described as Ferrari’s “temple of speed,” and the tifosi will expect nothing less than a strong performance, regardless of his penalty setback. Piastri, too, will look to continue his steady run of form, while Hadjar benefits from the increased visibility as a rising star in the Racing Bulls setup.
As the Italian Grand Prix weekend begins, all eyes will be on Monza—not only for the spectacle of speed but also for how Hamilton and Piastri handle their latest FIA call-up.
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