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Hamilton clears out a headline-making garage
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has quietly disposed of a headline-grabbing supercar collection estimated at roughly £13 million (about $16 million). The decision leaves the Brit with an empty garage and a new focus on art, although he admits there is one classic he still admires: the Ferrari F40.
Hamilton's collection once numbered around 15 cars and included some of the rarest road-going hypercars ever made. Highlights reported over the years included:
- Mercedes-AMG One
- McLaren F1
- LaFerrari
- AC Cobra
- Pagani Zonda 760 LH with a bespoke manual gearbox
Some of those possessions carried more drama than glory. The bespoke Zonda 760 LH — a manual Pagani ordered to the driver's specific preferences — proved problematic for Hamilton, who described it as 'terrible to drive'. That Zonda was involved in a low-speed accident near Monte Carlo in 2015 and was later sold in 2021; it was subsequently damaged again by a new owner in Wales in 2023.
From cars to canvases
'I don't have any cars anymore,' Hamilton said when asked about his fleet. 'I got rid of all of my cars; I am into art nowadays.' The move mirrors a trend among some high-net-worth collectors who rebalance investments from automotive assets into art, property or other alternative classes. For the market, selling a curated group of supercars — particularly models with limited production numbers and provenance — can release significant capital while reducing storage, maintenance and insurance obligations.
Why the Ferrari F40 still tempts him
Despite the sell-off, Hamilton singled out the Ferrari F40 as a car he would still consider buying. The F40 carries a mythic status in the collector market: developed by Pininfarina to mark Ferrari's 40th anniversary and famously the last model personally approved by Enzo Ferrari before his death in 1988.
Key F40 facts and performance:
- Production: 1,315 units
- 0–62 mph: around 4.7 seconds
- Top speed: approximately 199 mph
- Typical market value (mid-2020s): roughly £2 million, depending on condition and provenance
Designed as a direct rival to Porsche's 959 in the late 1980s, the F40 is often described as 'a piece of art' for its raw, driver-focused experience and lightweight, aerodynamic design. Hamilton echoed that sentiment, saying: 'If I was going to get a car, it would be an F40. That's a nice piece of art.'
Season context: Hamilton at Ferrari in 2025
The car news comes amid a mixed first season for Hamilton as a Ferrari driver. He took the Sprint race win in Shanghai, but the overall 2025 campaign has been challenging: Hamilton has frequently been outperformed by teammate Charles Leclerc, struggled with qualifying — including a 13th-place start in Hungary that left him calling himself 'useless' — and is still searching for a Ferrari podium.
At Monza he produced a steady recovery from 10th to sixth, hinting at progress adapting to the team and chassis. Still, Hamilton has been realistic about expectations at certain circuits: he said it will be difficult to outpace McLaren and Red Bull at many tracks, but optimizing car setup, particularly ride height and aerodynamic balance, could close the gap at some venues.
Market and fan takeaways
For collectors and enthusiasts, Hamilton's sales underline two points: rare supercars remain highly liquid at the top end of the market, and even high-profile owners can decide to exit motoring collections as personal priorities change. For Ferrari fans, the idea of Hamilton owning an F40 keeps a classic icon in the conversation — and reinforces the car's ongoing appeal among drivers who value connection and heritage over comfort or electronic assistance.
"Hamilton's move from cars to art is a reminder that collecting is personal," one market commentator observed. "Social trends and lifestyle shifts often determine where collectors allocate capital next."
Source: autoevolution
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