Lewis Hamilton has announced that he has sold his entire car collection, expressing a shift in his passion from vehicles to art. Nevertheless, the seven-time Formula 1 champion revealed an ongoing admiration for a classic Italian supercar.
In an interview ahead of the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton was asked about his interest in acquiring Ferrari’s latest top-tier supercar, the Ferrari F80. He clarified his current relationship with cars, emphasizing a change in priorities.
I don’t have any cars anymore,
Hamilton stated.
I don’t have any cars, so I got rid of all my cars. I’m more into art nowadays. If I was going to get a car, it would be the F40. But that’s a nice piece of art.
– Lewis Hamilton, driver
Hamilton’s car collection has long attracted attention due to its rarity and value, including multiple exclusive, high-performance models. Previously housed in his private garages in Monaco and Los Angeles, the collection was reportedly worth around £13 million and featured some of the most coveted vehicles in the automotive world.
His collection included an array of vehicles such as the Pagani Zonda 760 LH, Mercedes-AMG Project One, and several special Mercedes-AMG editions including the SLS Black Series, GT R, and the unique G63 6×6. Ferrari models like the LaFerrari, LaFerrari Aperta, and 599 SA Aperta were among the highlights, alongside legendary classics including the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 and a replica of the 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 “Eleanor.” The lineup was rounded out by hypercars such as the McLaren P1 and the 1995 McLaren F1 (chassis 044), as well as more everyday vehicles like the Mini Cooper and the electric Mercedes EQC.
From Cars to Motorcycles: Hamilton’s Changing Passion
While Hamilton has stepped away from collecting cars, his enthusiasm for motorcycles remains strong. He is frequently seen at race events arriving on high-performance superbikes. At recent Monaco and Italian Grand Prix weekends, he rode a Ducati Panigale V4 S in the Italian tricolore colors. Additionally, Hamilton rides an MV Agusta F4 LH44, a limited-edition motorcycle created in collaboration with the Italian manufacturer.
This transition from four wheels to two illustrates a personal shift in the Briton’s profile, favoring a lifestyle that blends performance and style in different forms.
Hamilton’s Vision for a Ferrari-Inspired Car
Despite selling his expansive car collection, Hamilton has not closed the door on future involvement with Ferrari. Earlier this season, he shared ambitions to design a car, drawing inspiration from Ferrari’s most iconic model:
One of the things I really want to do is I want to design a Ferrari,
Hamilton explained.
I want to do an F44. Baseline of an F40, with the actual stick shift. That’s what I’m gonna work on for the next few years.
– Lewis Hamilton, driver
The mention of the F44 references a new project based on the legendary Ferrari F40, highlighting Hamilton’s desire to engage creatively in automotive design, blending nostalgia with innovation.
The Future of Hamilton’s Automotive Interests
Lewis Hamilton’s decision to liquidate his car collection and focus on art signals a significant evolution in his interests. Yet, his enduring connection to Ferrari and motorcycles signals that he will likely remain deeply involved with high-performance machines, albeit in new ways.
As Hamilton pursues his goal of designing a Ferrari-inspired vehicle and continues to enjoy elite motorcycles, fans and the automotive world will watch closely to see how his passion transforms in the coming years, maintaining his influence in motorsports and beyond.
