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Lewis Hamilton turned heads as he arrived at the Italian GP paddock in Monza on Thursday (3), driving a rare Ferrari F40. The seven-time world champion acquired the supercar after it underwent a restoration project carried out by Ferrari in Maranello.

Wearing a black suit and beige overcoat, Hamilton arrived at the Italian circuit behind the wheel of the iconic car, which had spent more than three decades sitting in a garage.

The vehicle was found covered in dust before being taken to Ferrari’s factory in Maranello, where specialist mechanics and engineers worked for weeks to restore the model to its original condition.

Ferrari produced just 1,311 F40s between 1987 and 1992. Today, examples of the supercar can command prices approaching $3 million. Hamilton’s car also received a personalized license plate featuring 44, the number he uses in Formula 1.

Hamilton revealed that acquiring the F40 fulfilled a long-standing dream and explained his connection with the model on social media.

“My own F40. This has been my dream car for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I dreamed of owning one. When I joined Ferrari last year, I made sure I had one with me on my first day in Maranello. That’s how much this means to me,” Hamilton said.

“These cars are works of art and incredibly rare, so when I found this one, covered in dust after sitting in a garage for more than 30 years, I knew I had to bring it home.”

“First to Maranello, where the factory’s specialist engineers and mechanics worked for weeks to bring it back to life. A huge thank you to everyone involved in this project. This really was a dream come true,” Hamilton concluded.

The Ferrari F40 was launched in 1987 and became one of the most iconic supercars in the history of the Italian manufacturer. Its lightweight construction and twin-turbocharged V8 engine reflected Ferrari’s focus on delivering uncompromising performance.

Hamilton’s arrival in the F40 adds another layer to his relationship with Ferrari. The British driver joined the Italian team in 2025 after 12 seasons with Mercedes and continues to race in Formula 1 with the No. 44.

The Italian GP takes place this weekend, from September 4 to 6, at Monza. GRANDE PRÊMIO will cover all the action from the Italian GP, the 13th round of the 2026 F1 season.

FAQ

1. Which Ferrari did Lewis Hamilton bring to Monza?
Hamilton arrived at the Italian GP paddock in a Ferrari F40, one of the most iconic road cars ever produced by the Italian manufacturer.

2. How many Ferrari F40s were produced?
Ferrari produced 1,311 examples of the F40 between 1987 and 1992.

3. How long had Hamilton’s F40 been stored before its restoration?
The car had spent more than 30 years in a garage before being taken to Ferrari’s factory in Maranello for restoration.