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Lewis Hamilton has offered fans a glimpse of a private Ferrari project he has been working on away from the Formula 1 paddock.
The seven-time world champion took to social media to reveal that he discovered an abandoned Ferrari F40 and subsequently began working with engineers at Maranello to restore the iconic road car to its former glory. The project had remained under wraps until Hamilton shared the result with his followers.
The revelation adds another layer to Hamilton’s relationship with Ferrari, which has extended beyond his role in Formula 1. His interest in the marque’s road-car heritage is now evident through a hands-on restoration involving one of the most recognisable models ever to leave Maranello.
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The F40 is regarded as one of the greatest road cars of all time. It also holds a distinctive place in Ferrari history, having been the final road car approved by Enzo Ferrari before his death.
That background gives Hamilton’s project particular significance. This is not simply an abandoned vehicle being returned to the road; it is a restoration centred on a model with a direct connection to the company’s history and identity.
Hamilton’s disclosure indicates that engineers at Maranello have been involved in the work, linking the restoration directly to Ferrari’s home base. The stated aim has been to bring the F40 back to its former condition, preserving the character of a car already considered a landmark of Ferrari’s road-car legacy.
The project also offers a rare view of Hamilton’s enthusiasm outside grand prix competition. Rather than revealing another racing initiative, he has highlighted a machine whose importance comes from its place in Ferrari’s road-car story.
Hamilton concluded his social-media post by inviting fans to check out the project, giving the public its first look at the restored F40 and the secret work carried out with Ferrari’s engineers.
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