“Literally dressing them as clowns”- Ferrari’s Le Mans tribute merchandise for the Italian GP leaves fans dissatisfied
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Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz (Image credit: Twitter via Scuderia Ferrari)
Scuderia Ferrari is gearing up for an exciting refresh of its merchandise line in anticipation of the forthcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza as a nod to their triumphant victory in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of the World Endurance Championship. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will don a distinctive ensemble incorporating a striking fusion of Yellow alongside their iconic Red and Black palette.
What initially circulated as speculation regarding a revamped livery for the Monza event gained momentum as glimpses of yellow and red merchandise surfaced across various social media platforms. Confirming these rumors, the team is ready to show off its red and yellow merch on 2 September.
Beyond the realm of merchandise, Scuderia Ferrari has an additional treat for fans: a special livery as a tribute to their World Endurance Championship team. A visual comparison between their Formula 1 machine, the SF-23, and the WEC’s 499p reveals notable differences in the livery design. However, the Monza Grand Prix will witness a concerted effort by the F1 team to harmonize certain colors and design elements with those present on the 499p.
Fans express mixed reactions over Ferrari’s recent merch drop
This thoughtful gesture pays homage to Ferrari’s accomplishments. It also signifies Scuderia Ferrari’s dedication to delivering an immersive and captivating experience for fans, as they embark on this exciting journey toward the Italian GP at Monza. However, Ferrari fans have mixed opinions over the newly launched merch.
One user called Ferrari ‘clowns’ for their choice of merch colours. “Literally dressing them as clowns it couldnt get any worse,” they Tweeted. A different user echoed the same opinion. Their Tweet read, “Slow and surely tifosi are loosing hope in you guys…. Week in week out you guys deliver a clown show instead of a race.”
While another user claimed Ferrari’s two drivers have the potential for fashion modelling. They Tweeted, “Ferrari should sign up for modelling instead of racing.” One user called out the Scuderia for their failed pit stop on Sunday’s Dutch GP. “It doesn’t matter what you look like, you still need tyres at a pit stop,” they Tweeted. A user requested the Maranello team to look at their car issues before releasing new merch. “Instead of investing on new monos invest on fixing the car.”
Presently, Carlos Sainz occupies the fifth spot in the drivers’ rankings, leading his teammate Charles Leclerc, who holds the sixth position. Nevertheless, Sainz is yet to clinch a podium finish for his team. Scoring a total of 201 points in the constructors’ standings, the Italian outfit finds itself in fourth place, trailing behind Aston Martin.
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