United Kingdom, Sept. 4 -- Sir Lewis Hamilton has taken his mum to Monza in the hope she can sprinkle some "lucky dust" and inspire him to victory in this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.

The 41-year-old Formula 1 driver has clinched victory at Monza five times in the past, but he is yet to be victorious for his current team Ferrari at their home grand prix.

Lewis is now looking forward to his mother seeing him race, and hopes she will be his lucky mascot.

He said: "My mum's here. I don't think she's been to Monza, and certainly not [while I was] with Ferrari.

"I wanted her to experience this and bring any lucky dust she can bring."

Lewis is feeling the pressure ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, and he is desperate for victory on his tea...