Lewis Hamilton just exhibited that even Formula 1 legends can outgrow their need for speed. The seven-time world champion has sold his entire $18 million supercar collection, trading horsepower for paintbrushes as his new passion shifts toward art collecting.
The collection that once filled Hamilton’s Monaco and Los Angeles garages read like a hypercar hall of fame. His Pagani Zonda 760LH, McLaren P1, LaFerrari, and Mercedes-AMG Project One represented some of the most exclusive machinery money could buy.
The 1995 McLaren F1, Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, and that bonkers Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 all found new homes as Hamilton embraced his artistic evolution.
“I don’t have any cars anymore,” Hamilton revealed ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. “I got rid of all my cars. I’m more into art nowadays.” It’s a big change for a guy who used to be all about flashy cars and million-dollar rides on Instagram.
But Hamilton isn’t completely cured of automotive fever. One machine still captures his imagination: the Ferrari F40. He considers the iconic 1980s supercar more artwork than transportation, which aligns perfectly with his new collecting philosophy and upcoming move to Maranello.
The F40 obsession runs deeper than mere ownership dreams. Hamilton has expressed interest in helping Ferrari create a modern successor, a manually shifted, raw supercar stripped of driver aids. He’s even pitched his vision for an “F44” based on F40 principles but updated for contemporary performance.
The irony isn’t lost on fans. Even as Hamilton sheds his hypercar empire, he remains fixated on one of the most iconic machines ever built. The contrast reflects his evolving priorities, where ownership no longer validates passion, but artistry still matters deeply.
Hamilton still rides motorcycles, arriving at race weekends on his Ducati Panigale V4 S or limited edition MV Agusta F4 LH44. But four-wheeled collecting has given way to canvas and sculpture as the British superstar, whose first season with Ferrari did not go well, prepares for a new chapter with the iconic team.
