Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc Debut Bold New Ferrari Look for Miami Grand Prix
Ferrari have made a bold design shift ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, unveiling a brand-new look for their drivers that breaks from tradition. For the first time, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will not be sporting Ferrari’s iconic red suits, but instead, will take to the track in eye-catching blue and white racewear—a stunning change that has already turned heads ahead of the weekend.
This weekend’s livery marks a striking departure from Ferrari’s classic scarlet, a color synonymous with the Italian team for decades. The new suits, revealed in a stylish social media post, show Hamilton and Leclerc dressed in blue and white—a palette that aligns seamlessly with the branding of their main sponsor, HP (Hewlett-Packard). Not a single patch of Ferrari’s signature red appears on the drivers’ new outfits, creating an entirely fresh and modern aesthetic.
The 2025 Miami GP isn’t the first time Ferrari has introduced a splash of blue into their designs. At last year’s edition of the race, then-driver Carlos Sainz and Leclerc sported light blue suits as a nod to Ferrari’s American connection and the event’s vibrant setting. The SF-24 car even featured blue accents on the sidepods, although the traditional red still dominated the car’s appearance. However, this year’s design takes it a step further, with blue and white now playing a leading role not only in the drivers’ attire but across several key components of the car.
Ferrari’s F1 car for the Miami GP has received a commemorative makeover to mark the one-year anniversary of its partnership with HP. Blue and white now feature prominently on major aerodynamic components including the front wing, rear wing, and air intake, in a visual celebration of the collaboration. The result is a sleek and modern colorway that merges brand aesthetics with racing heritage.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Ferrari has completely abandoned red. A notable precedent occurred back in 1964 when team founder Enzo Ferrari clashed with the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) over the homologation of a new sports car for the World Endurance Championship. In protest, Enzo temporarily withdrew Ferrari’s entry under its own name and entered the US Grand Prix under the banner of the North American Racing Team (NART). That race saw Ferrari cars painted in blue and white instead of their iconic red.
The move paid off in a historic way. British driver John Surtees, racing under the NART livery, finished second at the 1964 US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen. His result secured enough points to clinch the world championship, making him the only Ferrari driver in history to win a title while not racing in red. The blue livery remained until the season finale in Mexico before the team returned to its iconic red in subsequent years.
Now, over 60 years later, Ferrari are once again embracing the blue and white scheme, this time not out of protest but as a celebratory gesture. With a global star like Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel, the team’s new look has drawn enormous attention. Hamilton’s debut in Ferrari colors was always going to be a significant moment, but fans were surprised to see his first official appearance in blue rather than red.
While it’s still uncertain whether this color scheme will extend beyond Miami, the change represents a fresh direction in Ferrari’s branding for one of the sport’s most glamorous weekends. As the Miami Grand Prix approaches, all eyes will be on the striking new look—and whether this bold visual shift will translate into on-track success.
