Lewis Hamilton acquires and restores a rare Ferrari F40
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Lewis Hamilton confirmed he has purchased a rare Ferrari F40 to add to his personal collection. The seven-time Formula 1 champion shared images of the vintage supercar undergoing an extensive restoration process, which appears to involve removing the engine. Hamilton described the vehicle as a childhood dream, noting he has wanted to own an F40 for as long as he can remember. This development follows reports that Hamilton previously sold his entire car collection. The driver continues to document the refurbishment progress as he works toward returning the vehicle to its original condition.
- •Lewis Hamilton announced the acquisition of a rare Ferrari F40.
- •The vehicle is currently undergoing an engine-out restoration.
- •Hamilton described the car as a long-held dream from his childhood.
- •The purchase follows the sale of Hamilton's previous car collection.
- 6:10 PMESPN F1 — Why Lewis Hamilton brought his dream Ferrari F40 road car and his iconic arrival at Italian GP
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Hamilton reveals new Ferrari project with stunning car: 'Dream come true'
- 9:41 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton takes ownership of Ferrari F40 road car
- 5:36 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton reveals Ferrari F40 restoration project after selling entire car collection
"Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has acquired a rare Ferrari F40, fulfilling a lifelong ambition of his. The seven-time champion shared the news alongside photos of the retro supercar undergoing what looks like an engine-out restoration. "My very own F40. This is the car of my dreams and has been for as long as I can remember," Hamilton wrote. "As a kid I dreamt of having one. When I ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton shares his newly renovated Ferrari F40 on social media after the iconic road car spent more than 30 years sitting in a garage. Hamilton also took the car to Maranello to bring it back to life and shared photos of its details, as well as the team who worked on it.
"Lewis Hamilton has taken ownership of a Ferrari F40 road car after it sat dormant in a garage for over 30 years.
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External links- ESPN F1Sep 3, 2026, 6:10 PMWhy Lewis Hamilton brought his dream Ferrari F40 road car and his iconic arrival at Italian GP
Lewis Hamilton shares the story behind buying his dream Ferrari F40 road car.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:01 AMHamilton reveals new Ferrari project with stunning car: 'Dream come true'
Lewis Hamilton shares his newly renovated Ferrari F40 on social media after the iconic road car spent more than 30 years sitting in a garage. Hamilton also took the car to Maranello to bring it back to life and shared photos of its details, as well as the team who worked on it.
- ESPN F1Aug 31, 2026, 9:41 PMHamilton takes ownership of Ferrari F40 road car
Lewis Hamilton has taken ownership of a Ferrari F40 road car after it sat dormant in a garage for over 30 years.
- Motorsport.comAug 31, 2026, 5:36 PMLewis Hamilton reveals Ferrari F40 restoration project after selling entire car collection
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has acquired a rare Ferrari F40, fulfilling a lifelong ambition of his. The seven-time champion shared the news alongside photos of the retro supercar undergoing what looks like an engine-out restoration. "My very own F40. This is the car of my dreams and has been for as long as I can remember," Hamilton wrote. "As a kid I dreamt of having one. When I ...Keep reading
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