Inside Lewis Hamilton's impressive car collection

In early 2023, prospective owners received their first deliveries of the Mercedes-AMG ONE, previously known as Project One. Hamilton, the former world champion, had initiated the project back in 2017 and played a key role as one of the developers and development drivers for the car.

Upon the hypercar's launch, heavily influenced by the constructor's Formula One vehicle yet designed for road legality, Hamilton purportedly acquired two units: one for himself and another for his father, Anthony. Notably, the car aligns with Hamilton's environmental ethos, featuring a plug-in hybrid engine.

As expected, Hamilton possesses several Mercedes vehicles, including the gullwinged Mercedes-AMG SLS Black, which he added to his collection a season after joining the team in 2013.

Sharing his enthusiasm on Instagram, Hamilton exclaimed, "My new Benz, SLS Black Series, and my old Benz Black Series. A blend of old school with the new." Equipped with a potent 622-horsepower V8 engine, Hamilton's newly acquired ride can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds. 

Among Hamilton's collection, the oldest car is a 1966 AC Shelby Cobra 427, which can typically be found second-hand for just under £75,000. However, Hamilton's version holds significantly higher value owing to its impeccable condition. 

So well-preserved is this classic that Hamilton seldom takes it for a spin, opting instead to switch between this rare model and a 1967 variant of the same vehicle.

Nevertheless, the car serves as a stunning backdrop for Instagram photos, whether it's Hamilton posing with it or alongside his beloved bulldog, Roscoe.

Hamilton's interest for vintage Fords extends to his 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, which he acquired for £1.1m in 2011, influenced by Steve McQueen's portrayal in "Bullitt," where the same model was featured in the iconic 1968 film. 

Despite the prestigious purchase, the former world champion confesses to never driving it. 

In an interview with GQ in 2020, Hamilton remarked, "It's a heap of junk. The company did a commendable job on the paint job, but the overall quality of the car falls short."

One of Hamilton's two McLaren supercars, the McLaren P1 boasts a top speed exceeding 217 mph. Alongside fellow owner Jenson Button, Hamilton may have opted for this car as a nod to his ties with the British-based manufacturer. 

Interested in getting one for yourself? A used model will set you back approximately £1,424,750, though this price is likely more modest than what Hamilton paid upon taking delivery in 2015.

With an impressive acceleration of 0-60 mph in just under 2.7 seconds, the P1 stand out as one of the most potent vehicles in Hamilton's collection, trailing only one second behind his Mercedes W15 on the race track.

Once hailed as the swiftest road car ever crafted, the 1995 McLaren F1 stands as a converted treasure among collectors. In a 2021 auction, one of these rarities fetched a staggering £16.1 million ($18 million).

Hamilton's possession is an exceptionally rare gem, one of only 106 ever produced, and his bears the distinction of being the 37th, labelled ‘chassis 044’. The British racing phenom acquired the car from American tycoon Herb Chambers at an auction in August 2017, shelling out over £11 million ($15 million).

The allure of the model's unique name likely played a significant role in Hamilton's decision to make this momentous purchase. Growing up in Stevenage, he raced under the number 44 during his karting days, and in Formula One, after a regulation change in 2014 granted drivers the independence to select their own racing numbers. 

The EQS sedan marks the advent of Hamilton's foray into eco-friendly vehicles, being a fully-electric car that the driver hailed as his ‘dream car’ upon its initial announcement in 2020. 

Pre-owned variants of this groundbreaking model, which boasts zero combined CO2 emissions during operation, fetch a substantial price tag of £86,165. However, when announcing the car's launch on Instagram, Hamilton underscored that opting for this model represented another stride in his commitment to ‘understand (his) impact on the planet.’

“I have offset my carbon footprint from my Formula 1 career dating back to 2007, I have reduced travel where possible, I have gone plant-based, and outside of the track, I try to use electric cars wherever possible,” shared Hamilton on the social media platform. 

Although none of Hamilton's vehicles come with a modest price tag, his EQC, being a seven-time world champion's choice, presents a relatively affordable option. with the average cost of a pre-owned model standing at £40,584. 

Another nod to Hamilton's eco-conscious stance, this electric SUV probably aids in keeping the superstar inconspicuous during his daily routines. 

Adding to his down-to-earth image was a noteworthy incident in 2020, where Hamilton found himself having to change a tyre on the 4X4 himself-- a rare enough event for the driver to document on Instagram. 

Even before his stunning revelation of joining Ferrari from 2025, Hamilton has opened expressed his admiration for the Scuderia, evident in his acquisition of some of the standout pieces in his impressive car collection. 

Among them is the Aperta, one of the two LaFerrari models owned by the British driver. Notably, it stands as one of the rarest editions, with only 210 units of the car crafted between 2016 and 2018. 

It's widely believed that Hamilton acquired his second ultra-limited edition hybrid supercar in March 2015, joining the exclusive league of only 499 ever manufactured. 

Noteworthy peers who also own this car, boasting on average used retail price of £3,000,000 on AutoTrader, include Floyd Mayweather and Justin Bieber. For Hamilton, it's yet another testament to is lifelong allegiance to the Prancing Horse. 

However, what truly sets Hamilton's LaFerrari apart is his personalised touch, making it truly one-of-a-kind. he opted to have his name intricately stitched into the car's interior, adding a distinctive flourish to an already exceptional vehicle.